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A Barrie woman who chronicled her father's experiences during a Second World War battle led mostly by Canadian soldiers is preparing to go back to where it all happened to mark the anniversary.
A series of postcards and plaques are part of efforts both local and national to commemorate Saskatchewan's soldiers.
The Dieppe Raid, or Operation Jubilee, was a pivotal moment for Canada in WWII and among the bloodiest days for its armed forces.
Preamble: This research would not be possible without the Moose Jaw Library Archives, the Library and Archives Canada; the SSR Museum, the CVWM; the SVWM; projects begun by the late Bill Barry of Regina, and the posting of reference material by ‘Picture Me’ on CVWM and the contribution of information by families of the fallen.
On Aug. 19, 1942, hundreds of Canadian soldiers were killed while thousands more were wounded and captured during one of Canada’s biggest military debacles…