In July 1956 the 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 work traces the course of subsequent events. Together with Israel, Britain and France hatched a plot to occupy the Canal Zone and overthrow Nasser. Israel atacked Sinai, and Britain and France launched offensives throughout Egypt, but strategic failures overshadowed 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-13
9781841764184
eBay Product ID (ePID)
87845635
Product Key Features
Author
Derek Varble
Publication Name
The Suez Crisis 1956
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2003
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
250mm
Item Width
170mm
Volume
No.49
Item Weight
339g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Derek Varble
Series Title
Essential Histories
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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