Dieppe Raid

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_operation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dieppe,_France
gptkbp:activities gptkb:Operation_Jubilee
gptkbp:aftermath Operation Overlord planning
gptkbp:awards Medals awarded to participants
gptkbp:casualties Approximately 3,600
Testimonies of veterans
Over 2,000 captured
Over 900 killed
Approximately 1,000 killed
Approximately 2,000 captured
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Major_General_John_Hamilton_Roberts
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_General_John_Hamilton_Roberts
gptkb:General_Erich_von_Manstein
Mixed results
gptkbp:cuisine Blue Beach, White Beach, Red Beach
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for literature and art
gptkbp:date August 19, 1942
gptkbp:defense Fortifications and artillery
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Impact on Canada-UK relations
gptkbp:historical_analysis Ongoing studies and publications
Criticized for poor planning
Influenced future Allied strategies
Considered a failure
Considered a costly failure
Criticized for lack of adequate planning
Demonstrated the need for better coordination
Highlighted the importance of air support
Provided valuable intelligence
Showed the challenges of amphibious assaults
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger Allied strategy in Europe
Pressure for a second front in Europe
gptkbp:historical_debate Effectiveness of the raid
gptkbp:historical_documentation Extensive archival records
gptkbp:historical_event Controversial among historians
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced D-Day planning
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dieppe Raid
gptkbp:intelligence Underestimation of German defenses
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Annual remembrance events
Annual memorial services
Various memorials in Canada
Monuments and plaques in Canada
gptkbp:is_documented_in Numerous books and films
gptkbp:landing_gear LC As (Landing Craft Assault)
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future amphibious assaults
gptkbp:location gptkb:Dieppe,_France
gptkbp:military_branch Support for former soldiers
gptkbp:military_strategy Combined operations
gptkbp:military_technology Tanks and armored vehicles
Increased training and preparation
gptkbp:mission Critique of leadership decisions
gptkbp:notable_allies Defended by approximately 5,000 troops
gptkbp:notable_battle Need for better reconnaissance
Importance of air superiority
Coordination between branches of military
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Brigadier_General_J._A._M._Mc_Naughton
gptkb:Captain_J._A._M._Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:Captain_John_M._Mc_Cuaig
gptkb:Colonel_A._H._M._Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_A._J._M._Mc_Naughton
gptkb:Major_A._J._M._Mc_Kenzie
gptkb:Major_General_J._H._Roberts
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Charles_Merritt
gptkb:Lord_Mountbatten
gptkb:General_Bernard_Montgomery
gptkbp:notable_ships gptkb:starship
gptkbp:objective Test the feasibility of an amphibious assault
Test feasibility of an assault on German-occupied Europe
gptkbp:operational_area Approximately 9 hours
gptkbp:outcome Limited strategic impact
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:responds_to Rapid counterattacks
gptkbp:result Allied defeat
gptkbp:significance Lessons learned for future operations
gptkbp:strategic_importance Delayed Allied operations
gptkbp:supports gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:tactics Direct assault
gptkbp:video_output Several documentaries and films