Battle of Dieppe
August 19, 1942
When?
- The battle happened between the fall of France in June 1940 and the Normandy landings in June 1944
- August 19, 1942
Who?
- Canadian troops
- US troops contributed in small numbers, mostly as observers and to gain battle experience
What?
- 1st combat employment of both Canadian and American ground troops in Europe during WWII
- The raid had several objectives, most weren't meant
- British Commandos achieved some success in their missions on the flanks of the landing area
- Canadian landings achieved little success
- Some areas were disastrous in terms of the casualties suffered
Battle of Dieppe
Canada's Contirbution
- There were 5000 Canadian troops involved
- Heroism- 2 Canadians earned Victoria Cross who were once imprisoned by Germany
Historical Significance
- The 2 Canadians who were awarded the Victoria Cross were named: Cecil Merritt, John W. Foote
- Although there were many Canadians lost, many lessons were learnt for future battle encounters