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‘Pressure’ Review: D-Day Weather Gamble, Fraser as Eisenhower

6/9/2026

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Sonny Bunch and Mark Hertling review "Pressure," about the D-Day weather decision.
They say Eisenhower faced a dress rehearsal, an army led by General Patton, and a British meteorologist’s warning that a June 5 launch would fail.
Mark Hertling recounts a sandstorm while comparing the role in "The Perfect Storm" to the Eagle Claw debacle in "Argo".
They question whether Brendan Fraser should portray Eisenhower, noting themes of risk and miscalculation.

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Story summary

Sonny Bunch and Mark Hertling review "Pressure," about the D-Day weather decision.
They say Eisenhower faced a dress rehearsal, an army led by General Patton, and a British meteorologist’s warning that a June 5 launch would fail.
Mark Hertling recounts a sandstorm while comparing the role in "The Perfect Storm" to the Eagle Claw debacle in "Argo".
They question whether Brendan Fraser should portray Eisenhower, noting themes of risk and miscalculation.