Suez Crisis Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Eisenhower & Suez Crisis
A
- strongly opposed use of force
- warned abt hypocrisy after USSR invasion of Hungary
- Felt deceived by Brit, France & Israel
2
Q
Key individuals Suez Crisis
A
Eisenhower
Eden
Khrushchev
3
Q
Eden on Suez Crisis
A
- Viewed Nasser’s invasion as an outrage
- 1/3 British ships use canal
- Nasser has “thumb on windpipe”
- Humiliated by Nasser & Eisenhower -> resigns
4
Q
Khrushchev on Suez crisis
A
Condemns invasion as imperialist
5
Q
Who is president of Egypt - suez crisis
A
Nasser
6
Q
How successfully did Britain handle Suez crisis?
A
- Anglo-French invasion fails
- Nasser responds by sinking ships in canal preventing use
- Eden resigns
