The raid that was doomed to fail.
This “Most Secret” defensive overprint map of Dieppe shows the extensive German fortifications that awaited the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division during Operation Jubilee on 19 August 1942. Every bunker, machine-gun nest, and coastal battery is marked in precise detail — a stark reminder of the strength of the German defences along France’s northern coast.
The map was prepared as part of the planning for the amphibious assault, which aimed to test the feasibility of capturing a major port. In just over eight hours of fighting, more than 900 Canadians were killed and 1,900 captured, making Dieppe one of the most tragic and defining moments in Canadian military history.
This facsimile preserves the clarity and detail of the original wartime document, offering an extraordinary window into the planning and intelligence that shaped this ill-fated operation.
Product Details:
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Printed on 175 gsm premium fine-art paper
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Matte finish for an authentic archival look
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Created from high-resolution digital scans of original wartime maps
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Displays German defences, bunkers, and coastal batteries
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Ideal for collectors, historians, educators, and battlefield visitors
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Ships worldwide in protective packaging
A powerful reproduction of the map behind one of the most studied operations in Canadian military history.