La Pointe du Hoc is a promontory with a 100-foot (30 m) cliff overlooking the English Channel on the northwestern coast of Normandy in the Calvados department, France. During World War II it was the highest point between the American sector landings

Designed as a modern rifle for the Norwegian army in the late 19th century,the Krag–Jørgensen quickly became widespread,being used mainly by Denmark,Norway,and the USA.As Denmark surrendered in 2 hours (having suffered 16 casualties),the rifles