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D-Day was Originally Supposed to Happen on the 5th of June, but a Meteorologist Persuaded Dwight Eisenhower to Postpone the Event at the Last Minute. It Was Vital that the Weather Conditions were Just Right.

In January 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower was appointed commander of Operation Overlord. In the months and weeks before D-Day, the Allies carried out a massive deception operation intended to make the Germans think the main invasion target was Pas-de-Calais, the narrowest point between Britain and France, rather than Normandy. But did you know that D-Day […]

D-Day was Originally Supposed to Happen on the 5th of June, but a Meteorologist Persuaded Dwight Eisenhower to Postpone the Event at the Last Minute. It Was Vital that the Weather Conditions were Just Right. Read More »

Marcel Pinte

Who is the Youngest French Resistance Hero?

The French Resistance was crucial in assisting the Allies in achieving victory in Western Europe, particularly in the run-up to D-Day in June 1944. They provided vital information and relayed important communication to the Allies while also working tirelessly to disrupt France’s German supply and communication networks. But did you know who was the youngest

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