The documentary "Bedford: The Town They Left Behind" tells the story of the National Guard unit from Bedford, Virginia, who were drafted into World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The unit, made up of young men from the small town, were sent to fight on D-Day and suffered a high number of casualties, losing more men per capita than any other town in America. The documentary explores the impact of war on the town and its families, as well as the continued service of the National Guard unit in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Bedford: The Town They Left Behind
In the midst of the Great Depression, Bedford, Virginia, became a bustling center of activity as young men flocked to join their local National Guard unit, lured by the promise of a $1 per weekend training session, a substantial source of income in those economically difficult times.
