Legacy of Dieppe Aug 19 1942

Military | 206669 hits | Aug 19 6:08 am | Posted by: twister

On Aug. 19, 1942, after nearly three years of waiting in England for a chance to fight, Canadian troops were sent to raid the French coast at Dieppe. But the Germans were ready for them, and the attack became a massacre. Of nearly 5,000 Canadians sent to

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by twister
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:23 pm
Today is Dieppe day. Have a moment in time to remember the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers on the beaches of this French resort town 66 years ago that turned into a cauldron of fire for the Canadian forces involved.

Take a minute out of your lives to remember those who didn't come back on the day of the largest Canadian Forces Loss of life in either World Wars. Many of us aren't old enough to have remembered the day or had been there, but remember them.
Why August 19th is not a Canadian holiday I'll never know.
by Regina
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:37 pm
November 11th represents that day and 1,000�s others before and after it that are just as important.
by martin14
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:49 pm
thank you for the reminder twister, i agree, this day needs more recognition,
defeat or not.
by Mustang1
Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:52 pm
"Regina" said
November 11th represents that day and 1,000�s others before and after it that are just as important.

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