Musée du Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder

About this museum

This intimate museum honors Lieutenant Colonel James Earl Rudder, the heroic U.S. Army Ranger commander who led the critical D - Day assault on Pointe du Hoc. Located in the heart of Normandy, the museum offers visitors a poignant glimpse into the strategic military operations of World War II, with free admission allowing broader access to this significant historical site. Exhibits chronicle Rudder's extraordinary leadership and the bravery of the Rangers who scaled treacherous cliffs under intense enemy fire during