The podcast explores the crucial role of accurate weather forecasting in the D-Day invasion plans, with a focus on the tension between forecasting teams, the challenges of weather data collection, and the intense decision-making process leading up to the pivotal moment of predicting a storm on the Normandy coast.

British commandos carry out daring intelligence mission near Nazi-occupied France. Allies deceive Hitler with fake tanks, planes, and army. Eccentric double agent sends critical secret message. Exploring preparations, challenges, and impact of D-Day. Recruitment of over a hundred German spies as double agents. Crafting elaborate web of deception to mislead the Germans during World War II.

A Surrey headmaster Leonard Dawe receives a visit from MI5. Has this mild-mannered teacher just leaked the top-secret plans for the largest seaborne invasion in history... in a cryptic crossword? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new show from multi-award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann.Launching June 6th 2024.For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices