Foreign Issues: Situation at Aden Flashcards
What was Aden and where was it located? What year would it try and become independent?
Aden was an area in Yemen about to break free from British rule in 1967
When did Aden have an event that stalled the independence?
20th June 1967
What happened that stalled Aden’s independence?
22 British soldiers were killed by locals
Who was Colin Mitchell and how did he see the attack on the soldiers?
Lieutenant Colonel in AdenSaw the killing as a national humiliation
What did Mitchell do to retaliate? What day? How long did this take?
3rd July 1967, Mitchell got troops back in to Central Aden. Within 2 days he was back in control
What was Mitchell called back in Britain for his actions?
Mad Mitch’
What did Mitchell develop during his rule of Aden? What was it called?
Developed the cruel Argyle Laws
What was significant about Mitchell’s actions?
They emulated British Imperialism at a time where this was not desired
What did Britain want to do with the ending of their empire?
They wanted it to have a quiet end
What did Britain want to do with the ending of their empire?
That Britain were ending their role as a global figure
What was significant about Mitchell’s actions in relation to the location of Aden?
Hard for Britain to stop him as Suez Canal was closed at the time
