The Suez War 1956 Flashcards
What happened on 26 July 1956?
Nasser announced the Suez Canal was “our land”
What did Nasser decide to do to the Canal and what did he say afterward?
Nationalise the canal and tolde Britain and France to “choke on their rage”
What was the British reaction to Nasser’s actions?
Not let Nasser “have his thumb on our windpipe”
British withdrew pilots who guided ships trough the canal.
What was the French reaction to Nasser’s actions?
“Hitler on the Nile”
Wouldn’t appease Nasser
Agreed to sell Isrel 70 planes nd 200 tanks
What did Ben-Gurion (leder of Israel) want?
Force Egypt to recognise state of Israel
End border raids from Gaza.
Why did Ben-Gurion want to break the Egyptian blockade of the Tiran Straits?
Prevented Israeli ships from reaching the port of Eilat.
