dieppe simulation

World War TwoWorld War Two

Invading FranceInvading France

ExerciseExercise

In partners, view the following ten pictures carefully.

• For each picture, state whether or not the location would be a good place to attack the enemy (from the sea).

• In a point, explain why this is a good/not good location for an attack on the enemy.

• After you have completed the above, choose the 2 best and 2 worst locations

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The Decision?The Decision?

• Beaches 1, 6 & 9 reflect what Dieppe was truly like

• There were 3 main sections:– Most of the beaches had 100 ft high cliffs– All had rocky beaches– The city was very well defended

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• Look at the following pictures of Dieppe and with your partner come up with a strategy on how to attack

• Things to think about are:– Time of day– Type of military involved (Navy, Army, Air

Force, etc)– Strategy– Technology available

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Dieppe PlanDieppe Plan

Objectives: 1) Test German Defenses

2) Take out Radar Station

What Actually Happened?What Actually Happened?

• Watch Dieppe: Turning Points and answer the following points:– Reasons for the raid on Dieppe:– What happened at Dieppe: – Reasons for its failure:– Lessons learned from Dieppe:– Importance of Dieppe to Canadians: