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Storm Front in Mayo 2019

★ 7.54 votes53 min📅 2019-05-28
DocumentaryHistoryTV Movie

In the quiet coastal town of Blacksod, County Mayo, a young post-office worker named Maureen Flavin inadvertently becomes the linchpin of history.

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Director: Gerry Gregg

Cast

Eva Sweeney
Young Maureen Flavin Sweeney
Colin Wright
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mike Johnson
Captain James Stagg
John Downes
Met Éireann Telephone Operator
Antony Beevor
Antony Beevor
Self - Historian
Robert Gerwarth
Self - Historian
Susan Eisenhower
Self - Eisenhower's Granddaughter
Joseph Skelly
Self - Historian
Richard G. Trefry
Self - Retired US Army Lt. General
Maureen Flavin Sweeney
Self - Weather Observer (1944)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Storm Front in Mayo (2019) about?

This documentary reveals how a young postal worker in Blacksod, County Mayo, played a pivotal role in deciding the launch date of Operation Overlord by recording crucial weather data. Her readings on June 3, 1944, directly influenced Eisenhower's choice for D-Day, altering the course of World War II.

Who directed Storm Front in Mayo?

Gerry Gregg directed *Storm Front in Mayo*, bringing his keen eye for historical storytelling to this lesser-known yet pivotal chapter of WWII.

Who stars in Storm Front in Mayo?

The film features Eva Sweeney, Colin Wright, Mike Johnson, John Downes, and historians Antony Beevor and Robert Gerwarth in key roles.

Is Storm Front in Mayo (2019) worth watching?

With its tight 53-minute runtime and a compelling true story at its core, *Storm Front in Mayo* offers a refreshing, human-scale perspective on one of history's most defining moments. It's perfect for history buffs and documentary enthusiasts alike.

How long is Storm Front in Mayo?

The documentary runs for 53 minutes.

About Storm Front in Mayo (2019) — The Unlikely Weather Watcher Who Shaped D-Day

In the quiet coastal town of Blacksod, County Mayo, a young post-office worker named Maureen Flavin inadvertently becomes the linchpin of history.

Her weather readings on a storm-lashed June evening in 1944 would decide whether Allied forces would cross the Channel on D-Day or retreat once more. *Storm Front in Mayo (2019)* follows Gerry Gregg's gripping documentary as it traces the real-life drama behind one woman's unassuming contribution to the Allied victory, blending intimate personal stakes with the colossal sweep of World War II. Shot in evocative coastal landscapes and archival breadth, the film captures a moment when the fate of millions hinged on a single anemometer reading in the wilds of western Ireland.