10K views · 322 reactions | On #ThisDayInHistory 1942: the Allies launched a major raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe. It was the bloodiest single day for Canada’s military in WWII. Of the 4,963 Canadians who landed in Dieppe, more than 3,350 became casualties. 75 years later, we remember them. Video is taken from War Story, airing tonight at 11:30am et. | HISTORY | Facebook

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The 1942 raid on Dieppe has gone down in history as a catastrophe. Of the 6 thousand strong landing force, 67% became casualties. Today on the World Wars, hear David O'Keefe sharing the secret Allied objectives at Dieppe, and their connection with the Enigma and Bletchley Park. 👉 https://pod.fo/e/bcc5a | History Hit

The Dieppe Raid was one of the biggest disasters in Canadian military history. In 1942, the Canadian government placed pressure on the Allied leadership to increase the role of Canada's frontline forces. This would help maintain public support and justify the need for mobilization. Lord Louis Mountbatten led the strategic planning of Operation Jubilee. It was an audacious attempt to test landing strategies, knock out the German-occupied port of Dieppe in France, and secure key intelligence. 5000