The raid on Dieppe was one of the most controversial operation of World War II and a costly failure. Many would argue it was flawed and doomed from the start. My focus is the personal stories of those who landed on the beaches, enduring nine hours of hell. The men of the Second Division di d what they could, for as long as they could, to no avail. I hope that the reader will remember the sacrifice made both in 1942 and recently in Afghanistan. The author is a retired high school teacher who taught History, Law and English in France, Germany, and in Toronto, Trenton and Belleville, Canada. He was born, raised and educated (U of T class of `63) in Toronto. He and his wife Ruth have three children, Scott, Tim and Joo-Rei, and a precious grandson Zachary. The family moved to Bellevillle in 1982. His Previous works include My Grandfathers¿s War and Billy Bishop, vc. Nine Hours is his first World War II project.