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1944-06-04 Embarking for Normandy | Go or no go
At 04.15, Colonel Stagg warns us of bad weather ahead. Eisenhower decides to postpone the landing by 24 hours.
Boats that have already set sail are recalled. This unfortunate setback risks dampening the spirits of the troops, awaiting the order to action.
See also: https://www.backtonormandy.org/from-d-day-to-paris/3663-the-solent.html
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- Men of the 90th Infantry Division awaiting departure
- Gl in a ship bound for Normandy
- Ship loaded with vehicles
- Hours of listening to the programme "Honour and County, "broadcast by the BBC.
- PCrystal radio hidden in a tin
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