The Dieppe Raid was Canada’s first World War II battle in Europe… and its most devastating. Uncover the story of this ill-fated mission in our compelling exhibit Courage in Chaos.
The physical version of our exhibition is available exclusive by reservation. However, it is also available in its virtual version, with exclusive content such as videos, interactive modules and more!
How to book our exhibition Courage in Chaos?
To host one of our traveling exhibitions at your institution, simply fill out our reservation form with your contact information, reservation dates, and requested materials. Alternatively, you can also contact us at to make your reservation. Once you have filled out the form, we will contact you by email: please check your spam folder so you don’t miss our message!
Our exhibit Courage in Chaos consists of 6 panels in total measuring 6 feet by 8 feet wide. Each panel contains a metal frame to assemble and a canvas to install over it. No tools are required! See how to assemble a panel in our video.
Finally, check out our exhibition kit for more information!
Activity objectives
The goal of these activities is to allow secondary cycle two students to have a greater understanding of World War II and the Canadian Army’s first large-scale engagement in Europe: the fatal Dieppe Raid, described as one of Canada’s darkest military chapters. Students will also learn to appreciate the contributions of Canadian Armed Forces personnel from Quebec.
These activities were created as educational tools to complement the Quebec Education Program of secondary 4 History and secondary 5 History of the 20th and Contemporary World courses. In addition, these activities can also be used as language tools in the following courses: Francais langue maternelle (in secondary 3, 4 and 5), Français, secondary language, English, secondary language (in secondary 3, 4 and 5) and English Language Arts.
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Introduction to World War II
In this short activity, students use the interactive map and timeline from our battle of Hong Kong virtual exhibition to gain general knowledge about World War II. This activity can also be used before students visit the exhibit or as a quick review of the subject.
Why Don’t We Learn About the Dieppe Raid in School?
The August 19, 1942 Dieppe Raid is not often taught in schools and is not part of the QEP history curriculum. Why is that? Students will be encouraged to critically analyze why this chapter of Canadian military history is not included in the QEP by determining causes, consequences, and connections between facts by expressing their points of view in the form of a podcast or expository essay.