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You're referring to the famous Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II!
The operation you're referring to is known as Operation Jubilee, which took place on August 19, 1942. It was a combined airborne and amphibious assault on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France.
The operation was led by Major-General John Hamilton Roberts, and it involved a force of over 6,000 troops from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The objective was to capture the port of Dieppe, which was a key location for the Allies, and to disrupt German supply lines.
The operation was a disaster. The German defenses were stronger than expected, and the Allies suffered heavy casualties. Of the 6,000 troops who took part in the operation, over 3,500 were killed, wounded, or captured. The operation was widely criticized, and it led to significant changes in the way that Allied commanders planned and executed amphibious assaults.
The operation was also known as the "Dieppe Raid," and it is still studied by military historians and strategists today as a cautionary tale about the importance of proper planning, intelligence, and execution in military operations.
Here's a breakdown of the key events of the operation:
- 5:30 AM: The Allied forces, consisting of Canadian, British, and American troops, begin their approach to the beaches of Dieppe.
- 6:00 AM: The first wave of troops lands on the beaches, but they are met with heavy machine gun fire and artillery bombardment.
- 6:30 AM: The second wave of troops lands, but they are unable to establish a foothold on the beaches.
- 7:00 AM: The Allies begin to withdraw from the beaches, but many troops are trapped and unable to escape.
- 8:00 AM: The operation is officially called off, and the remaining troops are evacuated.
The Dieppe Raid was a significant defeat for the Allies, but it also provided valuable lessons that would be applied in future operations, such as the D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944.