Formigny

History

• 15 April 1450: Battle of Formigny. The battle of Formigny took place here and the French victory, marked the end of the Hundred Years War in Normandy.
• In 1823, Formigny absorbed Véret, in the northwest of the territory.
• In 1858, Engranville is divided between Formigny - most of the territory - and Trévières, in the southeast.
• 8 June 1944: Formigny was liberated by elements of US 1st Infantry Division during the initial breakout from Omaha Beach.

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