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

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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