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Osprey Essential Histories 049 - The Suez Crisis 1956

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
1841764183, 9781841764184
Open Library ID
OL8922378M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13407638 bytes)
Pages
96\99
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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

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