Today we arrived in Dieppe, a site of great significance for the Canadian war effort during WW2. At the Dieppe Memorial Museum, our gracious hosts walked us through a private film and displays, illustrating the events of the 1942 raid on Dieppe. Earlier in the day, we had the oppurtunity to visit another military cemetary (Calais Canadian Cemetery), which contained many of the Canadians who had lost their lives in Dieppe. Among the graves we visited was that of Lieutenent Colonel John McCrae, a significant historical figure. He is buried in the town cemetery in Winmereux. The evening was spent in Dieppe, with plenty of delicious seafood. Mmmm. Snails.
Summary provided by WO Bergerman-Twan
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