We Landed at Dawn: The Story of the Dieppe Raid - Hardback - 9781436705264

We Landed At Dawn: The Story Of The Dieppe Raid is a historical account of the ill-fated Allied operation to invade the French port of Dieppe during World War II. The book is written by A.B. Austin, a Canadian journalist who was present during the raid and witnessed the events firsthand.The book provides a detailed description of the planning and execution of the raid, as well as the political and military factors that led to its conception. It also explores the experiences of the soldiers who participated in the operation, including their training, equipment, and the challenges they faced on the battlefield.Throughout the book, Austin provides a balanced and nuanced perspective on the raid, acknowledging both its successes and failures. He also examines the impact of the operation on the war effort and its lasting legacy.We Landed At Dawn is a well-researched and engaging account of one of the most controversial and tragic episodes of World War II. It offers a valuable insight into the realities of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought for their countries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: A. B. Austin
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 13, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 228 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1436705266
• | ISBN-13: 9781436705264