The Dieppe Raid
Robin Neillands
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The Dieppe Raid
Published
March 2006
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Pages
292
ISBN-13
9780253347817
ISBN-10
0253347815
Description
The Dieppe Raid is one of World War II’s most controversial hours. In 1942, a full two years before D-Day, thousands of men, mostly Canadian troops eager for their first taste of battle, were sent across the English Channel in a raid on the French port town of Dieppe. Air supremacy was not secured; the topography—a town hemmed in by tall cliffs and reached by steep beaches—meant any invasion was improbably difficult. The result was carnage: the beaches were turned into killing grounds even as the men came ashore, and whole battalions were cut to pieces. In this book, Robin Neillands has traced numerous surviving veterans of the Raid, in the United Kingdom and Canada, to tell the harrowing story of what actually took place, hour by hour, as disaster unfolded. He has also exhaustively explored all the archival evidence to establish as far as possible the paper trail of command, of who knew—or should have known—what was happening, and whether the whole debacle could have been prevented. The result is the definitive account of one of the Allies’ darkest hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Dieppe Raid?
This edition of The Dieppe Raid has approximately 292 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Dieppe Raid?
For most readers, The Dieppe Raid typically takes between 6h 5m and 4h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Dieppe Raid?
The estimated word count for The Dieppe Raid is approximately 73,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Dieppe Raid?
The Dieppe Raid was written by Robin Neillands.
When was The Dieppe Raid published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.