THE DIEPPE RAID - the 69th Anniversary

History

The Raid on Dieppe, France, on August 19, 1942, was a pivotal moment in the Second World War. With virtually all of continental Europe under German occupation, the Allied forces faced a well-entrenched enemy. Some method had to be found to create a foothold on the continent, and the Raid on Dieppe offered invaluable lessons for the successful D-Day invasion in 1944, saving countless lives in that momentous offensive.

Publications

• The 1942 Dieppe Raid



• M.I.9 - Partners in Evasion (from Uncommon Courage)



• The Dieppe Raid Historical Sheet

Historical Information

• Dieppe Raid Regiments



• Map of Dieppe (Opens a New Window)

Photo Gallery

• Dieppe Raid Photo Gallery

Remembrance

By remembering Veterans' service and sacrifice, we recognize the tradition of freedom they fought to preserve. Those who fought in the Dieppe Raid were everyday citizens who became heroes by standing up for what we as a nation believe in: peace, freedom and justice. The resources found on this page can help ensure that the torch of Remembrance continues to burn brightly in the hearts of all Canadians.

Memorials

• Pourville Memorial


• Puys (Royal Regiment, Black Watch)


• Square du Canada


• UK Memorial The Village Hall, East Dean, East Sussex


• UK Memorial Beach Road, Newhaven, East Sussex

Cemeteries

Content courtesy of Commonwealth War Graves Commision

• Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery


• Saint-Sever Cemetery Extension

Victoria Cross Winners

• Charles Merritt (Opens a New Window)


• John Weir Foote (Opens a New Window)

Books of Remembrance

• Second World War


• Merchant Navy


• Newfoundland

Medals

• Dieppe Bar

Diaries, Letters and Stories

• He Traded Places to Escape


• Ron Beal Story

Additional Resources

• 1992 Poster


• 1994 Poster


• The Dieppe Raid stamp (Opens a New Window)