How did weather affect D-Day (the first day of the Invasion of Normandy in World War 2)?
- The invasion was set for June 5 but the only break in the rainy weather came on June 6.
- An unexpected cyclone hit central France stopping reinforcements from repelling the invasion.
- The terrible weather stopped the German air force from flying that week.
- Terrible rain storms hit the Normandy beaches slowing German tanks from helping the troops.
Answer
The correct answer is A) The invasion was set for June 5 but the only break in the rainy weather came on June 6..
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