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Why is the National D-Day Memorial in the middle of Virginia?

Join in Bedford as we uncover the heartbreaking true story of the Bedford Boys—34 local soldiers from one small town who stormed Normandy on June 6, 1944. Scott and Jenn explore the memorial's moving exhibits, share insider travel tips for your Virginia road trip, and reveal why this hidden history landmark deserves a place on every battlefield tourism itinerary.

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