Created by Tom Horn on 7 Aug 2010, Last Update on 7 Aug 2010

Dieppe - 19 Aug 1942

Troops from the Canadian 2nd ID launch an amphibious assault on the occupied port of Dieppe, France. The objective of the raid was to take and temporarily hold the port, gather intel and test tactics. No major objectives were met and 60% of the force lost.

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Tags : Canada,Germany,France,Britain,Land,Naval,Europe,Combat

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