Ep 593: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and guest David DePinto P2 on hmTv

Send us Fan MailEp. 593: The Fog of War and Humanity with Rich Acritelli and David DePinto, Part 2In Part 2 of The Fog of War and Humanity on hmTv, host Rich Acritelli continues his conversation with David DePinto, a Smithtown attorney, military history enthusiast, and creator of a detailed Omaha Beach D-Day diorama.Recorded on June 6, the anniversary of D-Day, David shares what inspired him to build his Normandy display, including his lifelong interest in modeling, his family’s military legacy, and the powerful stories he heard from members of the Greatest Generation through his elder law practice. A major influence was Eugene Reichenthal, a Jewish veteran of the 101st Airborne who served on D-Day, in Operation Market Garden, and at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.Rich and David also discuss Eisenhower, Rommel, the Atlantic Wall, Omaha Beach, Saving Private Ryan, and the brutal realities faced by American troops as they came ashore on June 6, 1944. This episode is a vivid reflection on history, sacrifice, memory, and the importance of preserving the stories of those who lived through war. Support the show