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The Bedford Boys

By: Alex Kershaw
Narrated by: William Dufris
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The Bedford Boys is the astonishing true story of 21 young men who were killed during the first horrifying minutes of D-Day and the friends and families they left behind in the small town of Bedford. Twenty-one sons killed - no other town in America suffered a greater loss in one day. It is an unforgettable story of triumph, courage, and tragedy based on extensive interviews with survivors and relatives as well as diaries and letters.

Alex Kershaw's remarkable book brings to vivid, heartbreaking life the hitherto untold story of one small American town, their sons, and the brutal, bloody war that deprived them of their futures.

©2003 Alex Kershaw (P)2008 BBC Audio
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gripping narrative of a community sacrifice

The story of the first wave of D-Day and how it affected the small town of Bedford, Virginia. The community lost 21 young men in the invasion for it's nationalized National Guard unit was chosen to spear head the greatest invasion in history. One community's sacrifice and the men who made it. The story is well told and you can feel the anguish of those involved.

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excellent

Takes you to the front line - the description of the D-Day landing is totally engaging and leaves you in no doubt as to the true despair and horror of that place as well as the courage and spirit of the men who fought and died there

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What a story

This book is well written. It was a very enjoyable listen. After reading about this event in history we bought the book and listed on our way to Bedford VA for the DDay memorial.

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Loved it! A wonderful read or listen.

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So glad I found out about the true story and sacrifice of these "boys". Very well written and narrated.

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Learned a lot from “The Bedford Boys” by Alex Kershaw. War truly is held. It brings out the best and the worst in people. Excellent job by Alex Kershaw.

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Heart-Wrenching Story

Never heard this story about Bedford, VA and the sacrifice of one small towns citizens that left scars on their lives.

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Definitely worth a listen

Definitely worth a listen, nicely written and performed, great history for everyone and especially those interested in D day and WW2

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The true cost of war

This book reveals the true cost of war abs these truths are relevant today. The WWII military drafted force has transitioned into an all volunteer force, but the small town impact is still realized when we hear of a Service Member who has died in combat. Veterans understand these truths. This book will help American who’ve not served understand the true cost of war. Great book.

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Great Story

Having just visited D Day Memorial in Bedford VA, this story brought to life the sacrifice these young men made for our country. Great WW II account of Normandy invasion. Highly recommended

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Try to listen and Not cry

The only thing I can say is I should have asked my grandfather more questions than I did. Laverne Peterson was a paratrooper on D-Day. he got stuck in a tree, cut himself down, broke his leg on the fall, took German fire to a grenade on his belt, which he survived. He was a POW held in a French barn. He survived only because his captors allowed a US Medic tend to his wounds. He was left to die when the Germans fled ahead of the Allies swooping through. He was in am English hospital for many months, was released and continued his fight in Germany. God Bless Those men and families who gave all that they had for freedoms we often take for granted.

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