Posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball from Canada on April 23, 2021 at 20:41:00:
In Reply to: They also wrote one about Dieppe posted by Michael A. Dorosh on April 23, 2021 at 19:45:25:
Just a quick note as I'm cooking for two of us and four children as we speak (more beer please!).
I confess I am unfamiliar with anything Whitaker might have written about Dieppe. Do you have a title? I'd like to find it...
Having said that, I will also confess that regarding Dieppe, I was weaned on THE SHAME AND THE GLORY (Terrence Robertson). Couple that with a healthy dose of cynicism, and my humble opinion is that JUBILEE was a complete cock-up. Mountbatten's cock-up. If you like, please don't hesitate to start a new topic on this one! *slavering*
I think the old theory about Dieppe being a necessary prelude to a successful invasion of the continent to be propaganda from the apologists who never envisioned our losses there. The original plan, which specified all of the preparation and fire support many claimed were only learned because of Dieppe, should indicate that 'they' already knew what it would take to assault Festung Europa. That it was withdrawn remains criminal.
But I digress... yes indeed, let's start a new one on Dieppe... but I really would like your opinion on the original premise of this thread! I find it credible and fascinating...
More later, my potatoes are boiling over! *LOL*
Geoff