The fighting over Suez Flashcards

1
Q

What happened on 29 October 1956?

A

Israeli forces invaded Egypt and advanced towards the Suez Canal

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2
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What did Britain and France order Egypt and Israel to do?

A

Cease fighting

Withdraw 10 miles from the Canal

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3
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How did the Egyptians react to Britain and France’s order?

A

Refused it

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4
Q

On 31 October what did Britain and France do?

A

Bombed Egytian airfields and Port Said

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5
Q

When did British and French troops land at Port Said and advance along the canal?

A

5th November

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6
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What was the Arab states reaction to Britain and France’s actions?

A

condemned Anglo-French action

Halted oil supplies to the West

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7
Q

What was the US reaction to Britain and France’s actions?

A

Furious Britain and France had used force

Threatened to cut off financial aid to Britian

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8
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What was the SU reaction to Britain and France’s actions?

A

threatened to use military force

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9
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When did the UN declare a ceasefire and order Britian and France to withdraw?

A

6th November

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