Keywords: Lot 11634-1: Dieppe Raid, August 19, 1942. Combined Operations Raid on Dieppe. British tanks were landed in the Dieppe area on August 19, 1942, in this biggest-ever Combined Operations Raid. It was carried out in the daylight. Taking part were Canadian and United Kingdom Special Service Troops, a detachment of a U.S. Ranger Battalion and a small contingent of Fighting French. The force was carried and escorted by the Royal Navy and air support and protection was provided by the R.A.F. Shown: A soldier who lost a portion of his leg trousers. Office of War Information Photograph. (2016/01/22). Lot 11634-1: Dieppe Raid, August 19, 1942. Combined Operations Raid on Dieppe. British tanks were landed in the Dieppe area on August 19, 1942, in this biggest-ever Combined Operations Raid. It was carried out in the daylight. Taking part were Canadian and United Kingdom Special Service Troops, a detachment of a U.S. Ranger Battalion and a small contingent of Fighting French. The force was carried and escorted by the Royal Navy and air support and protection was provided by the R.A.F. Shown: A soldier who lost a portion of his leg trousers. Office of War Information Photograph. (2016/01/22). |