Editors, Charles River
The Dieppe Raid: The History and Legacy of the Allies' Failed Operation to Land on the French Coast during World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9781719550901
- author:
- Editors, Charles River
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 46
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Dieppe Raid: A History and Legacy of the Allies' Failed Operation to Land on the French Coast During World War II On August 19, 1942, Allied troops launched a disastrous raid on the port of Dieppe in German-occupied France. Codenamed Operation Jubilee, the attack resulted in heavy losses for the Allies, with two-thirds of the ground troops deployed killed, captured, or wounded. Despite this failure, the operation marked a significant commitment by Britain to driving the Nazis out of Western Europe. The failed Dieppe Raid was a precursor to the more successful D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. This latter operation, codenamed Operation Overlord, involved a complex plan with tightly coordinated naval and air bombardment, paratroopers, and inflatable tanks. The Allies landed over 150,000 men across nearly 70 miles of French beaches. This book provides an in-depth look at the Dieppe Raid and its legacy, as well as the events leading up to D-Day and the subsequent Allied victory. With detailed accounts and analysis, it offers a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal moment in World War II history.
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