“I’m going to make men out of you, then I’m going to make soldiers out of you, and then I am going to make Rangers out of you.” – Major James Earl Rudder 2^nd Ranger Battalion.

[KIA notification to go to Earl’s brother John]

Rudder, was a Texan and a graduate of the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M, post war he went on the be President of the University.

Planning for the assault.

The men of 2^nd Ranger Btn June 1^st 1944.

All Images and quotes from Rudder, from Leader to Legend, by Thomas Hatfield Texas A&M Press.

Kickstarter for Crowbar coming soon.