We Are History

George and Arlene Names

​Welcome to ChapmanHistory, an educational website. David Chapman is dedicated to teaching students about the WWII generation.
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What memories must lay in the minds of our cherished elders? A lifetime together came to a close in February, 2009 when George Names died.  His passing kindled recollections by his family and friends of the gentle man who kept his wartime memories tucked away unless he was pressed.  David Chapman did press him gently and found that Mr. Names had seen a lot during his time in France.  Visit the George R. Names Veterans Memorial page to learn more.
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Pointe-du-Hoc: an iconic locale on the Normandy Coast of France.  On June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Rangers scaled the cliffs here to eliminate German artillary positions that were supposed to have a commanding view of the American landing beaches.  Their losses were tragically high, especially considering that many of the guns had been withdrawn to the cover of trees further behind the steep bluffs above the English Channel.
Why does this place warrant mention on this site?  Because Pointe-du-Hoc represents the courage and sacrifice of the Allied troops who undertook the invasion of Western Europe in an effort to dislodge Hitler's war machine from the so-called Atlantic Wall.  That is the spirit that inspires David Chapman, whose passion is educating students about the generation of Americans and their allies who fought in the Second World War.  Mr. Chapman aspires to continue leading students and adults on tours of European battle sites. Additionally he plans to publish a series of books on the subject of historical travel. ​