Post by 2nd Bat on Jun 9, 2017 17:17:08 GMT -5
U.S.Army Rangers trace their proud heritage back to the French and Indian Wars (Rogers Rangers of "don forgot nuthin." Fame). But the modern Rangers were established formally with the formulation of the 75th Infantry Regiment in 1942.
The notion was to create a unit of highly motivated, specialized assault units that could succeed when faced with critical missions facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Their training was conducted by seasoned British Commandos. Their Battalions, Companies and Squads were smaller than traditional Infantry formations but with a higher concentration of BARs,MGs and Submachineguns. Mountaineering, demolitions, physical fitness and water crossing skills were emphasized.
They are probably most famous for scaling the cliffs at Point Du Hoc on D-Day and leading the way at Omaha and Utah Beach. There are many conventional, high ranking officers who have heartily resisted the notion of elite units saying they Rob normal units of their warrior spirit but history repeatedly demonstrate their value. Following the Korean War the Regiment was deactivated and was informally reconstituted during the Vietnam War with each division creating a Long Range Reconnaissance company (LRRS) these were eventually reformulated under the 75th Infantry Banner although Ranger Battalions weren't reseastablished until 1975.
I just received a beautiful coin commemorating this 75th Anniversary as a gift from the World Wide Army Rangers Association of which I am a proud member. There are many exceptional military organizations within the world's Armies but none finer or prouder than Army Rangers. It was in an earlier life and when I was young and capable but it will be with me always. The coin was a nice surprise and a will be a treasured momento.
RLTW!
The notion was to create a unit of highly motivated, specialized assault units that could succeed when faced with critical missions facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Their training was conducted by seasoned British Commandos. Their Battalions, Companies and Squads were smaller than traditional Infantry formations but with a higher concentration of BARs,MGs and Submachineguns. Mountaineering, demolitions, physical fitness and water crossing skills were emphasized.
They are probably most famous for scaling the cliffs at Point Du Hoc on D-Day and leading the way at Omaha and Utah Beach. There are many conventional, high ranking officers who have heartily resisted the notion of elite units saying they Rob normal units of their warrior spirit but history repeatedly demonstrate their value. Following the Korean War the Regiment was deactivated and was informally reconstituted during the Vietnam War with each division creating a Long Range Reconnaissance company (LRRS) these were eventually reformulated under the 75th Infantry Banner although Ranger Battalions weren't reseastablished until 1975.
I just received a beautiful coin commemorating this 75th Anniversary as a gift from the World Wide Army Rangers Association of which I am a proud member. There are many exceptional military organizations within the world's Armies but none finer or prouder than Army Rangers. It was in an earlier life and when I was young and capable but it will be with me always. The coin was a nice surprise and a will be a treasured momento.
RLTW!