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The evening of June 5, the wind was blowing at 15 to 20 knots and six-foot waves were roiling the ships, but the Royal Air Force meteorologist predicted the skies would be clear the next day. Conferring with the other military leaders, Eisenhower got conflicting advice from the army generals, including Bradley and Montgomery, who wanted to go ahead, and the air force and navy generals, who preferred to wait. After a few moments of deliberation, Eisenhower said three words that changed history: “Okay, let’s go.” d day