12 Incredible Facts about the D-Day Invasion

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U.S. National D-Day Memorial

Source: U.S. Department of Defense/DVIDS

The small town of Bedford, Virginia, is home to the National D-Day Memorial because 19 of its mere 3,200 residents were killed in the battle. Learn more about the town’s contribution to the US effort.