The Dieppe Raid
The Dieppe Raid was launched on August 19, 1942, and would prove to be the bloodiest single day for Canada’s military in the entire Second World War. Of the almost 5,000 Canadian soldiers who took part in this ill-fated raid on occupied France, more than half became casualties. Sadly, a total of 916 Canadians would lose their lives.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. The service and sacrifice of Canadians who fought there will never be forgotten.
History
Youth remember
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Lesson Plans
- Beachcomber delivers the news [ages 5-7]
- A deadly day [ages 8-12]
- Building ties across the Atlantic [ages 12-18]
- The attack at Dieppe [ages 12-18]
- Reliving the experience [ages 12-18]
- Dieppe remembrance dog tags [ages 12-18]
- Memory Project Speakers Bureau
- Send a Dieppe Raid e-card
Heroes Remember Veteran interviews
Medals and Memorials
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