Thanks Redcoat, but I think this is a stretched scenario as it is. Might as well break it, right? Besides, the storm is sort of... detailed. Takes up space. Know what I'm saying? If I get rid of that, I lose... a page? Two? Three? Further, it provides a lot of sensory details. I know that with English Channel weather (as I actually mention, with one character thinking "Typical English weather.") they couldn't have possibly done it, as the Allies couldn't either. But this is historical fiction. I suppose I could replace it with a bright sunny day, but a storm just makes it more dramatic. However, I'll take it into account, (oh, and by the way the storm is clearing up by the time they get to the beach) and thanks again for the advice. G'day mate.

P.S. Is the whole mortar exploding right next to them part any good? 'Cause I like it.

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To the German Commander-- Nuts.

-- The American Commander