Suez Crisis 1956
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9781472810144
Subjects: Sinai campaign, 1956; Egypt, history, intervention, 1956
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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.