One small party of 20 commandos managed to get within 180 metres of the German battery. 3 Commando were scattered, and most of the unit never reached shore. With the Germans ready to man their defences, the element of surprise was lost. There was a sharp, violent, sea fight, and that noise alerted the German coastal defences, particularly at Berneval and Puys. Photo: Library and Archives Canada PA-113247 Losing the element of surpriseĪs the assault force approached the coast of France in the early hours of August 19, the landing craft of the eastern sector unexpectedly encountered a small German convoy. Landing craft preparing to hit the beaches at Dieppe.
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