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Pressure Review: A Drama of Uncertainty and Faith Behind D-Day

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Anthony Maras' film Pressure offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to D-Day, focusing on the meteorological debates and personal tensions among Allied commanders, particularly James Stagg and General Eisenhower.

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