点评:Coming here I honestly had no idea what to expect when I pulled up to the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, but wow, it hit me way harder than I ever could’ve imagined. What I thought would be a quick stop turned into one of the most powerful and emotional experiences of my entire trip.
The memorial is here for a reason, that’s because Bedford lost more soldiers per capita on D-Day than any other town in America. Nineteen young men from this small community didn’t make it home, and you can feel the weight of that sacrifice in every corner of the place.
What makes it even more powerful is that it was designed by actual veterans. Every piece of the memorial has meaning, from the towering Overlord Arch (which stands 44 feet, 6 inches tall to represent 6/6/44) to the invasion pool with beach obstacles and the sounds of gunfire. It doesn’t just tell the story of D-Day, it makes you feel it.
I took the guided tour and can’t recommend it enough. The volunteers were amazing, truly passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to keeping the stories of these heroes alive. You can tell they care deeply. From entry point to tour.
This place isn’t just for history buffs. It’s for anyone who wants to understand what real courage and sacrifice look like.
If you’re ever anywhere near Bedford, make time to visit. I left feeling humbled, thankful, and changed for the better.
翻译:说实话,当我停在弗吉尼亚州贝德福德的国家诺曼底登陆纪念碑前时,我完全不知道会发生什么,但哇,它给我的震撼远超我的想象。我原以为只是短暂的停留,却成了我整个旅程中最震撼人心、最感人的经历之一。
纪念碑之所以建在这里,是因为贝德福德在诺曼底登陆时的人均阵亡士兵数量比美国任何其他城镇都多。这个小社区里有19名年轻人未能回家,你可以在每个角落感受到这份牺牲的沉重。
更令人震撼的是,它是由真正的退伍军人设计的。纪念碑的每一部分都意义非凡,从高耸的霸王拱门(高44英尺6英寸,象征着1944年6月6日)到设有海滩障碍物和枪声的入侵池。它不仅讲述了诺曼底登陆的故事,更让你感同身受。
我参加了导览游,强烈推荐。志愿者们太棒了,他们充满热情,知识渊博,真心实意地致力于让这些英雄的故事永垂不朽。从入口到参观,你都能感受到他们无微不至的关怀。
这里不仅仅适合历史爱好者,也适合所有想要了解真正的勇气和牺牲的人。
如果你在贝德福德附近,一定要抽出时间去参观。离开时,我感到谦卑、感恩,并且变得更好了。