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A obscure British oceanographic team spent years studying Normandy tides, currents, and moon phases to determine the exact date and time for D-Day landings. Their calculations showed only three days in June 1944 met all criteria: June 5-7. Bad weather forced postponement to June 6, but their precision was vital for landing craft timing.
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