The Dieppe Raid was the deadliest day for Canada during the Second World War and is often overshadowed by Canada’s accomplishment at Juno Beach during D-Day. On August 19, 1942, close to 5,000 Canadian troops stormed the rocky beach of Dieppe, France.Over 900 Canadians were killed during Operation Jubilee and another 2,000 were captured by German soldiers.Another 210 allied soldiers, mostly British, were also killed. 84th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid People gathered to mark the 84th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 in Dieppe, N.B. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic) Those men were honoured at a ceremony...