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18 May 1944

German radio broadcast that ‘the invasion will come any day now’.

23 May 1944

Camps containing the soldiers who will land on D-Day are sealed with barbed wire. Senior Commanders told that D-Day is 5 June. Detailed briefings begin.

28 May 1944

Time the leading troops are to land (‘H-Hour’) is set at a few minutes before 06:00 hours and after 07:00 hours. Americans are to land first on Utah and Omaha then minutes later, to allow for the difference in the time of low tide, the British and Canadians agree to land on Gold, Juno and Sword. Eisenhower and Montgomery move elements of their HQs to HMS Dryad at Southwick House, near Portsmouth, to be near the embarkation ports.

31 May 1944

Group Captain Stagg, chief met officer, warns Eisenhower to expect stormy weather for several days to come.

Trucks and vehicles at Southampton waiting to board for sailing to Normandy.

Southampton Evening Echo