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Whether US forces were driven from a beachhead depends on the definition

The War of 1812 offers possible precedents, but any claim of uniqueness depends on how beachhead and US ground forces are defined.

Question

Was Dieppe the only time US ground forces were driven from a beachhead?

Short answer

Probably only under a narrow technical definition; actions in Canada during the War of 1812 may provide earlier examples.

Notes

Fighting in Canada during the War of 1812 may provide earlier examples of American ground forces losing a beachhead. Whether those cases count depends on the definition of a beachhead and the forces involved. No specific engagement is identified, so Dieppe's claim to uniqueness remains qualified.