Fill in the blank. In a failed 1942 raid on the coast of France, Canadian forces suffered heavy losses at ______.
Answer: Dieppe
Canadians suffered heavy losses in the unsuccessful 1942 raid on Nazi-controlled Dieppe, on the coast of France.
All answer choices
- Dieppe (correct answer)
- Juno Beach
- Hong Kong
- Vimy Ridge
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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