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National D-Day Memorial
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“To memoralize the valor, fidelity, and sacrifice of the Allied Forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944”
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4 of 5 stars
FrannieWho
Bowie, MD
18 Dec 2009

I traveled to Bedford Va in the fall. It was beautiful with the trees in their vivid foliage. Bedford was chosen as a site for this memorial because on D Day 19 soldiers from this small town, population of 3,200, were killed. It doesn't take long to see everything; couple hours max. It's all outdoor. The sculptures depicting the Normandy... more

“A Must See for every American”
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5 of 5 stars
donniedrp
Greensboro, NC
22 Jul 2008

The National D-Day Memorial, in Bedford, VA, is a great place for anyone who has a love of their country, and it's history. Children and adults can learn a lot about an event that changed the course of World War II. It is very easy to find, located between Roanoke and Lynchburg VA. We left our home in Greensboro, NC,... more

“Comparable to many Memorials in DC”
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4 of 5 stars
goneagain2
Virginia Beach, Virginia
22 Feb 2008
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The Memorial is easily located on RT460 behind the Bedford Visitors Center and beautifully situated on a hill. I visited 2/08 on a very cold day. One of the unique features (I was told) is the fountain and use of water to represent landing on the beaches under fire. Unfortunately, they have to drain the water during the winter months... more

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