Since today is D-Day, you may be interested in the importance of weather forecasting to the success of the mission. The History Channel has an excellent write-up of why the forecasters were so crucial to picking the best date for the massive invasion here. Another short article on the forecasts is at https://www.alabamawx.com/?p=61139.
I camped on the cliffs overlooking the beaches in France in 1980, one of the coldest summers in Europe on record. A moving visit and one that I recommend to anyone interested in learning more about our history.
