Suez Crisis 1956 - Varble Derek
Suez Crisis 1956 - Varble Derek In July 1956 Egyptian President Gamal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, causing immediate concern to Britain and France. This book traces the course of subsequent…
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Suez Crisis 1956 - Varble Derek
In July 1956 Egyptian President Gamal Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal, causing immediate concern to Britain and France. This book traces the course of subsequent events. They already opposed Nasser and were worried at the threat to maritime traffic in the Canal.
Israel attacked Sinai, and Britain and France launched offensives throughout Egypt, but strategic failures overshasdowed tactical success. Together with Israel, Britain and France hatched a plot to occupy the Canal Zone and overthrow Nasser. Finally, Britain, France and Israel bowed to international pressure and withdrew, leaving the Suez Canal, and Egypt, firmly in the hands of President