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	Dieppe, Seine-Maritime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dieppe is a town and commune in the Seine-Maritime département of Haute-Normandie (eastern Normandy), France.
		Dieppe housed the most advanced French school of cartography in the 16th century, and was the premiere port of the kingdom in the 17th century.
		Dieppe, New Brunswick received its present name upon the incorporation of Léger Corner as a town in 1946 in honour of the Canadian soldiers killed in the 1942 raid on Dieppe, France.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dieppe,_France (503 words)

	Dieppe France The Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		France > Normandy > Seine Maritime > Dieppe > The Town
		Modern Dieppe is still laid out along the three axes dictated by its eighteenth-century town planners, though these central streets have become a little run-down.
		Now a small plaque is dedicated to the Canadian soldiers who died in the suicidal 1942 raid on Dieppe, justified later as a trial run for the 1944 Normandy landings.
	france-for-visitors.com /normandy/dieppe/the-town.html (597 words)

	::Dieppe 1942::
		Dieppe was to prove a bloodbath for the Allies but important lessons were learned for the 1944 D-Day invasion.
		The Dieppe raid was the largest combined operation that had taken place up to that point in the war.
		Dieppe was very well defended by the Germans who realised its value as a port.
	www.historylearningsite.co.uk /dieppe_1942.htm (1358 words)

	Dieppe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Dieppe was not thought to be heavily defended and it was considered that, with tank support in the front line, this force would be sufficient to accomplish the raid's objectives.
		After the Dieppe raid Allied planners were forced to review their previously held supposition that the capture of a significant port was an essential precursor to an invasion of mainland Europe.
		The Dieppe raid carried with it a high cost but the lessons learned were invaluable and led directly to the success of the Normandy landings.
	www.combinedops.com /Dieppe.htm (3438 words)

	Flag (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-4.cs.princeton.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The rose is in memory of the soldiers who died on the field of honour in Dieppe, France, and elsewhere around the globe.
		The fleur-de-lis in the red section is a reminder of the French ancestry of the majority of Dieppe residents.
		The airplane indicates the presence, on Dieppe territory, of the regional airport which in 2001 became an international airport.
	www.dieppe.ca.cob-web.org:8888 /dieppe_flag.cfm (179 words)

	Military History: Second World War: Dieppe
		Dieppe was ideally suited for defence It was dominated by high cliffs, from which the German forces could easily spot and counter-attack invaders landing on the beaches below.
		The Allies intended the Dieppe landing as a test of the strength of "Fortress Europe." The attack demonstrated that Hitler's troops were as skilful at defending strongholds as they had been at conquering new territories.
		Another positive outcome from the Dieppe raid was a greater understanding of the new German radar technology, codenamed Freya.
	www.lermuseum.org /ler/mh/wwii/dieppe.html (866 words)

	International Dieppe Kite Festival - FESTIVAL 2002
		An official delegation representing of the town of Dieppe in Acadie (New Brunswick - Canada) was present at the time of the edition of the international Dieppe kite festival in September 2000.
		On the principle of a tale select by an artistic coordinator and the personnel of the Media library of Dieppe, it is a ballet of piloting kites with the presence of static kites.
		In Dieppe, in 2002, the kite club of Dieppe presented demonstrations of this discipline.
	www.dieppe-cerf-volant.org /dccv/arch/ukniv2_arch2002.html (730 words)

	AllRefer.com - Dieppe, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		36,600), Seine-Maritime dept., N France, in Normandy, at the mouth of the Arques River on the English Channel.
		Dieppe was frequently involved in the wars between England and France.
		In World War II, Dieppe was the object of a costly commando attack (Aug. 19, 1942) to test the strength of the German defenses.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/D/Dieppe.html (260 words)

	Dieppe Raid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Dieppe Raid, also known as The Battle of Dieppe or Operation Jubilee, during World War II, was an Allied attack on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, Seine-Maritime on the Northern coast of France on August 19, 1942.
		In respect of machine guns, mortars and artillery it was adequately protected with a concentration on the main approach, (particularly in the myriad of cliff caves), and with a reserve at the rear.
		The song "Dieppe", by French-Canadian folk-rock band Vilain Pingouin (appearing on their 1990 eponymous album) speaks indirectly of the sacrifice of war and the proud, combative and fatally stubborn French-Canadian attitude of the time, as well as the disagreement between the Allied forces command.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dieppe_Raid (3748 words)

	total eclipse from dieppe france (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		We had better luck from northern France than the overcast UK mainland of Devon and Cornwall and the shortest route to totality from London......just an hour's drive down to the Channel port of Newhaven and a smooth high speed two hour super-cat crossing via schedule ferry to Dieppe.
		We were in Dieppe by 9.30AM BST with under two hours to totality.
		Dieppe was busy but traffic easy flowing and our main party viewed from the beach promenade with thousands of relaxed french day-trippers.
	home.freeuk.com /m.gavin/dieppe.htm (322 words)

	The Dieppe Raid - Pilgrimage: 1942-2002 - Veterans Affairs Canada
		The objective was to briefly invade the German-occupied port of Dieppe, France, destroy predetermined targets and return to England as quickly as possible.
		The Dieppe Raid of August 19, 1942 was one of the worst disasters of the Second World War.
		Although Dieppe was not a military victory, it was an impressive and memorable example of Canadian gallantry and endurance.
	www.vac-acc.gc.ca /general/sub.cfm?source=feature/dieppe02 (783 words)

	Newhaven to Dieppe Ferry Tickets
		Located between the seaside resorts of Eastbourne and Brighton, Newhaven is the gateway to Dieppe France on the south east coast.
		Dieppe is an ideal venue for family trips and children are most welcome in cafes and bars.
		Dieppe is not renown for its nightlife but it does have a few bars and cafes that stay open on into the night.
	www.cross-channel-ferry-tickets.co.uk /newhaven-dieppe/index.html (550 words)

	International Dieppe Kite Festival - ACADIE HISTORIC
		In september 2000, two Dieppe acadie representives were in Dieppe France for the kite festival.
		In January 2001, following a request from Dieppe Canada, an official delegation from Dieppe France, accompanied by Sandrine Frébourg, the organizer of the french festival (Dieppe Capital of kite), was in Acadie to evaluate the possibilities of organizing a kite festival in Dieppe Canada.
		The Dieppe Capitale du Cerf-Volant delegation helped evaluate the possible areas to organize the event, as well as look at the public and local autority expectations, and to prepare an appropriate program for the first edition.
	www.dieppe-cerf-volant.org /dccv/acadie/ukniv2_diepcahist.html (164 words)

	4 Dieppe hotels. Accommodation in Dieppe. Hotels in Dieppe, France
		If you are looking for hotel in Dieppe, you may be sure that the offer presented by Europe-Cities.com are the lowest market prices.
		Dieppe is a town in the Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie) region in north-western France.
		Dieppe emerged as a fishing village in the 11th century.
	france.europe-cities.com /dieppe/hotels-dieppe.aspx (453 words)

	CityIndexTravel: Accommodation: Hotel accomodation in Dieppe France
		Located in Dieppe, the Inter Hotel De La Plage Dieppe is 800 metres from the train station.
		Inland, magnificent forests, tranquil streams flowing lazily through rich agricultural countryside and apple orchards are the hallmark of this sedate and fruit producing region.
		Dieppe est une ville pour toutes les saisons.
	cityindextravel.com /france/dieppe (794 words)

	History
		In 1952, Leger’s Corner was incorporated as a village under the name Dieppe to commemorate the Canadian soldiers killed during the landing of allied troops on Normandy beaches in Dieppe, France, on August 19, 1942.
		Dieppe is the only francophone city in the province to offer services in both official languages of Canada and New Brunswick (the latter being the only officially bilingual province in the country).
		As a result of its population growth rate, Dieppe is constantly increasing in size.
	www.dieppe.ca /history.cfm (430 words)

	Dieppe, on the Normandy coast of France
		Dieppe is one of those places that many pass through en route for other parts of France.
		Along the Dieppe sea front are several memorials to those that died during the Dieppe Raid of World War 2.
		The raid strengthened links between Dieppe and Canada, links that had been forged originally when the port was a major departure point for French Canada at the time of the colonisation of the 'New World'.
	www.odd-stuff.info /travel/dieppe/dieppe.htm (618 words)

	Dieppe travel guide - Wikitravel
		Dieppe, has a long and interesting history, having been an important port linking William the Conquerer's English kingdom with his Normandy Dukedom in the 11th century, and having endured centuries of conflict right up until 1944.
		Dieppe is a small town with a population of about 30,000.
		Most of the tourist destinations are within walking distance of hotels, but you can hire bicycles for a few Euros per day from opposite the tourist information office in the harbour area.
	wikitravel.org /en/Dieppe (632 words)

	Dieppe, France. Travel guide & tourist information by Hostelbookers.com
		Crowded between high cliff headlands, DIEPPE is an enjoyably small-scale port that used to be more of a resort.
		Dieppe's tourist office is on the pont Ango, which separates the ferry harbour from the pleasure port (May, June & Sept Mon–Sat 9am–1pm & 2–7pm, Sun 10am–1pm & 3–6pm; July & Aug Mon–Sat 9am–1pm & 2–8pm, Sun 10am–1pm & 3–6pm; Oct–April Mon–Sat 9am–noon & 2–6pm; tel 02.35.84.11.77, www.dieppetourisme.com).
		The most promising area to look for restaurants in Dieppe is along the quai Henri IV, which makes a lovely place to stroll and compare menus of a summer's evening.
	www.hostelbookers.com /guides/france/dieppe (173 words)

	Dieppe - Allez France - Why Go
		Dieppe is one of France’s oldest resorts and is often referred to as the plage de Paris (beach of Paris), being the nearest beach to the capital.
		The Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, sailed from Dieppe in 1524 to explore the East coast of North America and founded the settlement that went on to become New York.
		Dieppe is ideal for families with many activities in the local area including cycling, swimming and beach walks, as well as the aquariums of the Cité de la Mer.
	www.allezfrance.com /destination/86/France/Dieppe (279 words)

	Europe 2006 Travel Blog - Dieppe, France
		Four hours later (plus one hour from the time zone change), we arrived in France, at the port of Dieppe.
		Dieppe is famous for its beaches, but we were mainly here for another reason: the Canadian War Cemetary.
		Fortunately, the rest of our time in Dieppe was much happier We went for walks along the beautiful cliffs and explored their ominous fortifications.
	www.travbuddy.com /blogs/1619/13 (383 words)

	Lone Sentry: Commando Raid on Varengeville, France, Dieppe, August 1942 (WWII Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 28, ...
		This raid occurred on 19 August 1942, and was a subsidiary operation in the large-scale raid on Dieppe.
		This preliminary operation was essential to the larger plan for the raid on Dieppe, since the battery covered the Dieppe approaches and it was not possible to send in the large landing craft until the battery had been silenced.
		The five or six salvos fired by the battery at the shipping off Dieppe all fell short; their failure was probably due to the cutting of this line.
	www.lonesentry.com /articles/ttt/commando-raid-varengeville-dieppe.html (6067 words)

	Dieppe - tourist information for visitors - www.day-tripper.net.
		Founded on the estuary of the river by the Vikings who named it "Djupa", which means deep, Dieppe expanded and grew prosperous after the conquest of England in 1066.
		Under the influence of the Duchess of Berry, the town became a favourite of the aristocracy.
		The prettiest of the French Channel Ports, it is a worthwhile detour for day-trippers or holidaymakers.
	www.day-tripper.net /channelportdieppe.html (975 words)

	CANOE -- CNEWS - Canada: Veterans mark 64th anniversary of Dieppe raid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Meanwhile in France, another Windsor contingent of veterans and their families and politicians were to be on-hand to see a replacement monument for the ill-fated battle on the Dieppe beaches in which hundreds of Canadians were killed.
		After the haunting wail of bagpipes and staccato notes of a horn, Dieppe veteran Charles Large was aided by two military reservists in laying a wreath in front of the statue in Windsor.
		Large said he has not been back to Dieppe since he was captured by German soldiers in the basement of a house in the French village in 1942.
	cnews.canoe.ca /CNEWS/Canada/2006/08/19/1765654-cp.html (546 words)

	Dieppe France - Normandy - IndigoGuide Dieppe
		Dieppe is a good base from which to explore the Côte d'Albatre (the Alabaster Coast), which looks rather like the white cliffs along the south coast of England.
		Today Dieppe is still a working port, unloading everything from bananas to shellfish from the boats.
		The oldest and grandest of Dieppe's hotels are along the seafront (well, as close to the sea as the extensive lawns will allow), in a surprisingly quiet area of town.
	www.indigoguide.com /france/dieppe.htm (492 words)

	Dieppe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Operation Jubilee was a raid against Dieppe, France on 19 August 1942.
		At Dieppe they engaged a large force of FW 190s with F/LT Seldon Edner destroying one FW 190, P/O Gilbert Halsey and Sergant Leon Blanding claiming probables, and P/O F. Smith damaging a 190.
		For the first sortie of the day No. 133 took off at 0720 with orders to orbit Dieppe at 7,000 ft. FW 190's were engaged with F/Lt Blakeslee and P/O Baker each claiming one destroyed and F/Sgt Alexander probably destroying another.
	www.fourthfightergroup.com /eagles/dieppe.html (2380 words)

	Dieppe Golf - Golf breaks in Dieppe France with Golf Breaks.com
		Situated near the town centre, the traditionally Normandy style clubhouse is warm and friendly.
		Overlooked by the magnificent Dieppe Castle, it has 89 spacious en suite rooms and sports sensational views over the ocean especially from its restaurant, which is aptly named Le Panoramic.
		The town of Dieppe itself has been an important seaside port for over 1000 years and has a fine reputation for its charm and hospitality with plenty of sights to see off the golf course including the Castle Museum and the Jean Renoir Cultural Centre.
	www.ferry2france.co.uk /Golf/Golf-Dieppe.htm (197 words)

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