Was Dieppe the only time US ground forces were driven from a beachhead?
Short answerProbably only under a narrow technical definition; actions in Canada during the War of 1812 may provide earlier examples.
NotesFighting 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.