| Accession Number | P02018.135 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Dieppe, France. 1942-08-19. Light naval craft manoeuvring close to shore during a daylight raid. ...
Description
Dieppe, France. 1942-08-19. Light naval craft manoeuvring close to shore during a daylight raid. A smoke screen offers cover to troops landing on the beach. 6,000 troops of whom 80% were Canadians attacked the German shore defences and suffered heavy casualties.