Historical Events tagged with "operation jubilee"
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Allied Assault on Dieppe Fails
The Dieppe Raid, also known as Operation Jubilee, involved a major Allied amphibious assault on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France. Led by the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, the operation took place during World War II with the aim of testing German defenses and gathering intelligence. The raid began early on August 19, 1942, and despite the initial surprise, it quickly turned into a chaotic battle. This failed operation resulted in heavy casualties among the Allied forces, particularly the Canadians, and did not achieve its strategic objectives.
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