Getting Tough the Navy Way, Hitler's Next Move, and More.
News from The Winnipeg Tribune, August 8 - 11, 1942.
Map drawn by Mike Bechthold, 2013, accompanying 'Training
for Operation Jubilee' by Caroline D'Mour
Introduction:
In this entry readers will find more news clippings, photos, etc. from The Winnipeg Tribune - less than two weeks before the Dieppe Raid - that reveal more about actions on other war fronts, views of editors, etc.
I have also included more details from a lengthy and informative article about training exercises undertaken by the Fusiliers Mont-Royal Regiment, soon to take part in "the real thing."
Link to the article by Caroline D'Amours - http://canadianmilitaryhistory.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3-DAmours-Training-for-Jubilee.pdf
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News clippings from The Winnipeg Tribune:
In the following, readers can see one of the positive outcomes of an Allied Second Front, i.e., as it relates to German troop movements and placements. In hindsight, we know the Allies invaded North Africa in November of 1942, less than three months after the Dieppe Raid, and did not face stiff German resistance when they did so.
More thoughts about a possible Second Front:
An article about new life-saving equipment was accompanied by excellent artwork, in my opinion:
During the Second World War, India was fighting for its independence from the United Kingdom. Well, not so united as it once was:
More news was coming from the U.S. thanks to its large involvement in WW2:
Nine days before the Dieppe Raid:
Another article about the RCNVR by one of its officers, Lt. E.H. Bartlett:
Where can I get my hands on a dozen pork pies for 72 cents?
Please link to Context: Dieppe Raid 1942 - Operations RUTTER/JUBILEE (10)
Unattributed Photos GH
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