Operation RUTTER - Timeline - Through A Lens: Dieppe in photograph and film

Original Plan: Operation RUTTER

In the spring of 1942, the Allies planned a large raid on German occupied territory to take place during the first week of July 1942. Code-named "Operation Rutter," the objective was the French port of Dieppe.

25 April 1942

Planning for the raid begins.

The original plan, including the objectives are established by Combined Operations.

20 May 1942

Training for the raid begins in England.

Canadian and British troops train for more than two months on the Isle of Wight practicing landing and coastal attacks for the raid.

07 July 1942

Operation RUTTER is cancelled.

Due to a number of factors, in particular the unfavourable weather reports, the raid is cancelled.


Canadian troops embarking in landing craft during training exercise before the raid on Dieppe.	Personnel of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in England treating "casualties" during rehearsal in England for raid on Dieppe.	Canadian troops disembarking from landing craft during training exercise before the raid on Dieppe.