Dieppe 1942 : Prelude to D-Day

There is no doubt that the amphibious raid on Dieppe in August 1942 was one of the most controversial episodes of the Second World War.

The Allied loss of life and numbers of prisoners taken, especially amongst the Canadians, led to much recrimination.

This text analyzes this disastrous raid and examines contrasting conclusions drawn by the Allies and the Germans.