The Suez War 1956 Flashcards

1
Q

What happened on 26 July 1956?

A

Nasser announced the Suez Canal was “our land”

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What did Nasser decide to do to the Canal and what did he say afterward?

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Nationalise the canal and tolde Britain and France to “choke on their rage”

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What was the British reaction to Nasser’s actions?

A

Not let Nasser “have his thumb on our windpipe”

British withdrew pilots who guided ships trough the canal.

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What was the French reaction to Nasser’s actions?

A

“Hitler on the Nile”
Wouldn’t appease Nasser
Agreed to sell Isrel 70 planes nd 200 tanks

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What did Ben-Gurion (leder of Israel) want?

A

Force Egypt to recognise state of Israel

End border raids from Gaza.

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Why did Ben-Gurion want to break the Egyptian blockade of the Tiran Straits?

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Prevented Israeli ships from reaching the port of Eilat.

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