Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Research: Post-Dieppe, Sept. 1 - 7, 1942 (Part 4)

The First Pictures of the Dieppe Raid Now in Theatres

War Fronts, Casualties, Facts re Lobsters, and More

Please click here to view a large collection of photographs 

Introduction:

In this entry I continue to share news articles, photographs, movie ads, etc., from The Winnipeg Tribune as published - and delivered to your door if you're an elderly Winnipegger - during the week of September 1 - 7, 1942, about two weeks after the running of the Dieppe Raid on August 19th. Some items directly relate to the raid, whereas other material provides information about specific events (e.g., re battle for Stalingrad) on various war fronts. One item touches on a little known fact about lobsters.

The Trib archives can be perused at your leisure by clicking here

Questions or comments about the entries below can be addressed to Gord H. @ gordh7700@gmail.com



The report above is from 'early days' after the event: "Although extremely valuable lessons were learned in the Raid on Dieppe, a steep price was paid. Of the 4,963 Canadians who embarked for the operation, only 2,210 returned to England, and many of these were wounded. There were 3,367 casualties, including 1,946 prisoners of war; 916 Canadians lost their lives. 


Those who looked at the previous post, re details from September 3, 1942, will recognize Mrs. Murphy as she meets Ross Munro below:


The battle for Stalingrad was pivotal to say the least. It continues....


It won't be long before more news spills out of North Africa in a torrent. Operation TORCH, involving Canadians in Combined Operations at two of the three major landing areas, begins on November 8, 1942:


Some events in Spain may turn out "better for the Allies":



At the approximate mid-point of World War II, Hitler is 'scouring Europe', "with no source too small to be tapped."


While Hitler is scouring for manpower Canadians (in all forces) are making their presence felt:  





Oh Sue, what's wrong?



This large 'Canadian-built GM' advertisement comes with a very interesting story attached, concerning one of a few Canadian correspondents who covered the Dieppe Raid 'up close.' We read "Today's war correspondents aren't satisfied to write their despatches from behind lines."


Others who were at Dieppe:



Wendell Willkie gets around:





Another Canadian Press Staff Writer has his eye on a good story:



A fine map of Stalingrad is followed by a detailed story re the battleground:



"Volga Boatmen" painting by Ilia Efimovich Repin
as found at Wikipedia. Yo Heave Ho!


Click here to hear the "Song of the Volga Boatmen"

You would want these 'pinch-hitters' on your team any day!


I hope you appreciated the "Chews It First" factoid re lobsters. Who knew!?

If you prefer brandy, all you need is $4.25:



Casualty lists with a connection to Dieppe keep coming...




More news will soon follow from September 1 - 7, 1942.

Please click here to view Research: Post-Dieppe, September 1 - 7, 1942 (Part 3)

Unattributed Photos GH

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