The fighting over Suez Flashcards
What happened on 29 October 1956?
Israeli forces invaded Egypt and advanced towards the Suez Canal
What did Britain and France order Egypt and Israel to do?
Cease fighting
Withdraw 10 miles from the Canal
How did the Egyptians react to Britain and France’s order?
Refused it
On 31 October what did Britain and France do?
Bombed Egytian airfields and Port Said
When did British and French troops land at Port Said and advance along the canal?
5th November
What was the Arab states reaction to Britain and France’s actions?
condemned Anglo-French action
Halted oil supplies to the West
What was the US reaction to Britain and France’s actions?
Furious Britain and France had used force
Threatened to cut off financial aid to Britian
What was the SU reaction to Britain and France’s actions?
threatened to use military force
When did the UN declare a ceasefire and order Britian and France to withdraw?
6th November