Discover Ireland’s previously unknown role in the pivotal D-Day military invasion.
In June 1944, the success of the D-Day military invasion was completely reliant on weather readings taken by a young woman, Maureen Sweeney. Including a special interview with Sweeney and contributions from Susan Eisenhower (granddaughter of the General), historian Antony Beevor, and others, follow this unique moment in history where military might and meteorological analysis collided.
In June 1944, the success of the D-Day military invasion was completely reliant on weather readings taken by a young woman, Maureen Sweeney. Including a special interview with Sweeney and contributions from Susan Eisenhower (granddaughter of the General), historian Antony Beevor, and others, follow this unique moment in history where military might and meteorological analysis collided.
The Story of the D-Day Forecast: Three Days in June
The Story of the D-Day Forecast: Three Days in June
Discover Ireland’s previously unknown role in the pivotal D-Day military invasion.
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