Canadians Lay Dead At Red Beach
Despite an overall causality rate of 60%, Operation Jubilee was not a complete disaster for the Allies. They were able to identify problems in their amphibious landing assault that would help them in the future. Some of these mistakes were because of the need for heavier naval guns to support the landing forces, better armored tanks and greater communication between air and ground forces.
Casualties Rates:
Canadian Forces: Engaged 4,963 - Casualties 3,367 - 68 % Casualties rate
British Commandos: Engaged 1,075 - Casualties 247 – 23 % Casualties rate
Royal Air Force: Engaged 1,179 – Casualties – 153 – 13 % Casualties rate
Overall: Engaged 6,086 – Casualties – 3,623 – 60% Casualties rate
Three Victoria Cross were awarded on August 19, 1942
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Merritt of the South Saskatchewan Regiment won for his heroics in Pourville.
John Foote of the Canadian Chaplain's Service deliberately surrendered to the Germans to help those already taken prisoner.
