Thursday, April 7, 2011

Development and explaination of fighting of Suez, 1956



When Nasser bought Russian arms from Czechoslovakia in 1955, it shocked the West as it was a sign of support for communism in the Middle East.
In retaliation, in July 1956, Britain and USA refused to lend Egypt any more money to build the Aswan High Dam that is very important for Egypt industries and economy.
Nasser then responded to the withdrawing of funds by proclaiming the nationalization of the Suez Canal.
Britain and France was so angered that they withdrew their pilots who guided ships through the canal.
On 24th October, British and French foreign ministers secretly met Israeli PM, David in France to plan a joint campaign against Nasser, for the issues recognizing Israel and releasing control of the Suez Canal.
On 29th October, the Tripartite Invasion of France, Britain and Israel started (Operation Kadesh) Israeli forces invaded the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt and advanced towards the Suez Canal. The following day, Britain and France ordered Egypt and Israel to cease fighting and withdraw 16km from the Canal.
Nasser refused.
On 31 October, British and French planes bombed Egyptian airfields and destroyed most of the air force.
On November 5th British and French troops landed at Port Said and advanced along the canal. Egypt sank ships to block the canal.

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