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How did they predict the weather for D-Day?

Weather forecasting played a very important role, particularly in advance of the D-Day landings....

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14.44 11 Sep 2026


How did they predict the weather for D-Day?


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Weather forecasting played a very important role, particularly in advance of the D-Day landings. So, what methods were used to predict the weather?

Dr. Stephen Burt, Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading and advisor for the film 'Pressure' joins Seán to discuss.


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