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Legacy of Dieppe Aug 19 1942

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Legacy of Dieppe Aug 19 1942


Military | 206656 hits | Aug 19 6:08 am | Posted by: twister
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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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  1. by avatar 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.

  2. by Regina  Gold Member
    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.

  3. by avatar martin14
    Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:49 pm
    thank you for the reminder twister, i agree, this day needs more recognition,
    defeat or not.

  4. by avatar 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.


    PDT_Armataz_01_34



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