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Bedford goes to war the heroic story of a small Virginia community in World War II

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  • "This compelling World War II story of Bedford County, Virginia, is one of heroism, sacrifice, and remembrance. From a population of 30,000, over 3,000 Bedford county men and women served in the military. *Over 50 fought in the Normandy invasion, and 20 were killed in action on D-Day--19 in the 116th Infantry's Company A, which had been a National Guard unit in Bedford. The county is believed to have lost more men per capita on D-Day than any other community in America. *As tragic as D-Day was for Bedford, its sacrifice throughout the war was far greater. Its men fought died on the on the ground, in the air, and at sea in all major theaters. Over 140 were killed or died, many more wounded, over twenty were POWs. *On the home front, citizens produced war material and food, prepared for civil defense, bought war bonds, contributed to the Red Cross and USO, restricted consumption, salvaged scarce materials, grew Victory Gardens, prepared surgical dressings for the military, and corresponded with and prayed for their loved ones serving in the military. *Bedford has honored and memorialized those who fought and died. It also proudly hosts the National D-Day Memorial."

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  • "History"@en
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  • "Military history"@en
  • "Military history"

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  • "Bedford goes to war : the heroic story of a small Virginia community in World War II"
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