Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal event in World War II. The invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, was significantly influenced by weather forecasts. Initially planned for June 5, the operation was delayed due to a strong weather system causing high winds, heavy rains, and large waves. The decision to proceed on June 6 was based on a brief ridge of high pressure identified by forecasters, including Group Capt. James Stagg. The accurate weather forecast, analyzed by John Hammond and others, played a crucial role in the success of the Allied invasion. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was among the leaders who relied on this critical forecast.
Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the "Most Important Forecast in History". D-Day was originally set for June 5, 1944, but high winds, heavy rains, and huge waves were pounding the beaches all along the English Channel that day. That forced allied leader General Dwight… https://t.co/4ZjJK19Yps
On June 6, 1944, the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. A major turning point in World War II, the date in which D-Day was to be on, was heavily influenced by weather: https://t.co/n6Ex2fQklx https://t.co/NggRkWYSul
A weather forecast helped make D-Day a success. John Hammond has been looking at the conditions on the day. Read more here: https://t.co/92wWpx5pZI https://t.co/8l6ZE1ck59
As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day @SimonOKing takes us back and explains how important weather forecasting is in the military. https://t.co/z05BZXEB4D
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ON THIS DATE IN 1944: A strong system approaching Europe on June 4, 1944, ended up delaying the original invasion of northern France on June 5. There were even disagreements in the forecast between American and British forecasters. Ultimately, Group Capt, James Stagg of the… https://t.co/q7HyKszlLk
D-Day was 80 years ago today - and it was a weather forecaster identifying a brief ridge of high pressure that dictated when the troops would mobilise. Read more on how the weather forecast played its part in D-Day: https://t.co/rokmSpg8q9 https://t.co/kLL6YpUGX3
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