aug 19, 1942 - The dieppe raid

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The Dieppe Raid, also known as Operation Jubilee, was a significant military operation during World War II that took place on August 19, 1942. The Allies, predominantly Canadian forces, aimed to capture and hold the German-occupied port of Dieppe in northern France. Despite the high hopes, the operation ended in disaster, with heavy casualties and the majority of the troops either killed, wounded, or captured. However, the lessons learned from this operation played a crucial role in planning future amphibious assaults, most notably D-Day.

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