The Normandy American Heroes Blog

Have you always wondered which historical figures from Normandy had a historical or cultural impact around the world? Look no further— we've collected some of the people from our heritage who made their mark!

On 18th June 1940, after the famous speech from London of General de Gaulle, the leaders of the free French forces decided to resist against the occupying forces. The country was cut in two parts and Resistance groups were created in the occupied and unoccupied zones of France.

Isigny sur Mer is a small town in Normandy situated 25 minutes from Omaha Beach. This town is famous around the world for its industrial dairy history.

Since you’re planning a trip to Europe with Normandy American Heroes, have you considered seeing the actual place where your ancestors lived? To stand on the footsteps where your family stood? Was it on a farm or in a town, a village, or a hamlet? It turns out that many Americans have European ancestry going way back, even before medieval times when the first kings ruled the land. Who knows, you might even be related to royalty! You may have some family history already written down which is a good start to finding out about where you came from. Or you might already know what place your ancestors came from. If you’re interested in including stops to your ancestral places in Europe, let us know, we’d love to assist you experience your homeland!

After the U.S.A. entered the war, Dwight J. Flemming decided to join the U.S. Army, just as many other young men did. He enlisted in the Army at Camp Upton NY on November 16th, 1942. His brother Howard C. Flemming also joined the U.S. Army and was sent to the Pacific theater.