The documentary "Bedford: The Town They Left Behind" tells the story of the boys from Bedford, Virginia, who joined the National Guard during the Great Depression. They were paid to train on weekends and wore impressive uniforms, which pleased the ladies. Unbeknownst to them, their unit would soon be drawn into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor. These inexperienced soldiers eventually became the first to land on Normandy's beaches on D-Day. The town of Bedford suffered greatly, losing more men per capita than any other in America. The documentary explores the town's sacrifices and the impact of war on the community, as well as the next generation's service in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Bedford: The Town They Left Behind
In the small town of Bedford, Virginia, during and after the Great Depression, young men flocked to join their local National Guard unit, earning one dollar per weekend training session, a significant sum of money in those hard times.
