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Ep. 594: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and David DePinto, Part 3

In Part 3 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Rich Acritelli concludes his conversation with David DePinto, Smithtown attorney, military history enthusiast, and creator of a detailed Omaha Beach D-Day diorama.

David and Rich explore the chaos of D-Day, the failure of many pre-invasion plans, the brutal German defenses of the Atlantic Wall, and the extraordinary courage it took for American soldiers to break through at Omaha Beach. David also discusses the process of building and expanding his museum-quality Normandy diorama, the role of modeling, research, and inspiration, and how historical displays can spark curiosity in younger generations.

The conversation also moves into the importance of preserving World War II memory, Holocaust education, local military museums, and the books, stories, and personal friendships that keep history alive. It is a thoughtful closing episode about sacrifice, creativity, remembrance, and why history must be placed directly into the hands of the next generation. 

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