On #ThisDayInHistory 1942: the Allies launched a major raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe. It was the bloodiest single day for Canada’s military in WWII. Of the 4,963 Canadians who landed in Dieppe, more than 3,350 became casualties. 75 years later, we remember them. Video is taken from War Story, airing tonight at 11:30am et. | HISTORY

The 1942 raid on Dieppe has gone down in history as a catastrophe. Of the 6 thousand strong landing force, 67% became casualties. Today on the World Wars, hear David O'Keefe sharing the secret Allied objectives at Dieppe, and their connection with the Enigma and Bletchley Park. 👉 https://pod.fo/e/bcc5a | History Hit

August marks the 75th anniversary of Canada's great Second World War tragedy. Remember the 3,164 Canadians killed or captured during the Dieppe Raid. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/dieppe-raid/ #Dieppe75 | The Canadian Encyclopedia

6.2K views · 385 reactions | One of the last survivors of a Second World War raid in which thousands of men lost their lives today celebrated his 100th birthday in Looe. Eric Woolley, known as Monty, was honoured with a fly past by the Royal Navy. As well as surviving the Dieppe Raid in 1942, he's also the only crew member still alive who flew the twin winged bomber, the Vickers Vimy... Congratulations Monty! | BBC Devon | Facebook