Today is the anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces in Europe landed at Normandy Beach and began the long trek to take back Europe in World War 2. The weather forecasts for that landing were critical to the success of the mission. You can read more about this at the following web sites.
WRAL: Science of D-Day: Forecasts played big role in Allied invasion
U.K. Meteorology Office: Remembering the 73rd anniversary of the D-Day Landings!
Accuweather: D-Day Anniversary: How the weather forecast changed the tide of war
USA Today: D-Day: The most important weather forecast in history
