Dieppe Raid

[airborne]

The Second World War has a day of infamy, ones signifying the end of fighting in Europe and Asia, and of course June 6, 1944, D-Day, the most recognized of all. For Canadians, there’s another meaningful date, Aug. 19, 1942, a day seemingly without end, for its tragic unfolding remains a source of bewilderment and controversy. Even 70 years later, the true nature of the Dieppe Raid remains a mystery to most.​

http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/08/17/arthur-kelly-on-dieppe-a-battle-doomed-to-fail-for-all-the-wrong-reasons/

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[Bombardier]

Tht was an interesting read mate
Thanks for posting it.

A lot of good men lost on that raid, however according to the writer some not so good.

 

[03Fox2/1]

Poor leadership has always been responsible for excess casualties. This raid/attack is another example of political dictation of military action, without concern for the deadly consequences, as long as the political objectives are attained. Our situation currently in Afghanistan reflects how little has changed in these many years since World War II. Very brave men seem to always pay the ultimate price for those who lack courage. The righteous indignation and bitterness of the survivors is well understood by me.
Semper Fi

 

[Hollis]

Poor leadership has always been responsible for excess casualties. This raid/attack is another example of political dictation of military action, without concern for the deadly consequences, as long as the political objectives are attained. Our situation currently in Afghanistan reflects how little has changed in these many years since World War II. Very brave men seem to always pay the ultimate price for those who lack courage. The righteous indignation and bitterness of the survivors is well understood by me.
Semper Fi

A friend who was in Recon in RVN, has a T-shirt that says, "When amateurs are in charge people die."

Some will say that a civilian control military is a way to protect or insure one's democracy. Situations like this, make we wonder as to the truth of that statement. The RVN war was a political war/run by politicians.

 

[03Fox2/1]

I don't believe that having civilian control of the military guarantees any better result or any better way of measuring success or failure. There are many examples of both methods failing or succeeding. A dictator, either military or civilian, uses intimidation and total control of the population to maintain power. When the rights of the many are suspended or taken away for the benefit of a few, when the survival of the state matters more than the individuals that inhabit it, there will always be a tendency to sacrifice personal liberties. Personal choices, by those who have the power, and those who abuse their power and personal failures usually determine the eventual outcome. It seems to me that the old adage: "Absolute power corrupts absolutely", is still very accurate more often than not. Syria is a good example of this type of government and the current war that is destroying the country. I also believe, for example, that the executive branch in America has become far too powerful and much more controlling than was ever intended by our forefathers. The role and rank of "Commander In Chief" was only meant to be used in time of war, defined by only Congress declaring a state of war exists between the USA and another country, not a President deciding when and where to use military force to support foreign policy decisions. Yes, VietNam and most wars in the period after WW II have been more politically instigated and politically controlled and politically ended or not, based on political objectives, not military considerations or consequences. Just my opinion about the current state of affairs and lack of leadership displayed by too many to count, albeit the late head of the CIA is a good example.
Semper Fi