| Dieppe Raid Memorial | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1621 |
| Catalog #: | 354282 | |
| Clip Number: | 354282-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-069-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:44:30 - 00:45:22 | |
| Location: | France | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Dedications CEREMONIES: Memorial LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France MILITARY: Army, Canadian MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: War, World War Two (WWII) | |
| Description: | Solemn memorial observances mark the 14th anniversary of the Dieppe raid of world war two, when 10,000 men stormed ashore in a nine hour raid. Mostly Canadians, they suffered more than 60% casualties, a gallant but tragic chapter in military history. Establishing shot - Beach with throngs of people on it. MS - Catholic priest celebrating mass. MS - Retired soldiers who stormed the beach. MS - Grave yard. M-LS - Monument unveiled. | |


