Winners and Losers Flashcards
Nasser became the?
Hero fo the Arab world
Why was Nasser the hero of the Arab world? (3)
- Stood up to the West
- Gained control of the Canal
- Gained control of UK military stores
What does US involvement allow? (2)
Canal to be cleared and reopened in April 1957
Israelis to be persuaded to withdraw from Sinai
What could nasser claim in regard to the Israelis victory?
Israelis won due to support from France and Britain
What can you describe Suez as for Nasser? Leading to?
‘Military defeat turned to political victory’ –> rise in Arab nationalism
What proves the Israelis to be the strongest force in the Middle East?
Speed of victory over Egyptian forces
How do the UN help the Israelis achieve their pre-war aims? (2)
UN troops move in to guard the border between Egypt and Israel = fewer raids on Israel
Straights of Tiran was protected by UN
Suez war = for UK and France?
Total Failure
Why does Eden have to resign as PM?
- Misjudgment of any US reaction
- deteriorating health
What do the Times claim about Eden?
‘the last PM to believe Britain was a great power’
What do Britain do/believe in the lead up to the war? (3)
- Underestimate the Egyptians
- Believe the canal couldn’t be run by the Egyptians
- Nasser could be overthrown
What do UK and France both fail to do?
- Regain control of the canal
- Overthrow Nasser
In regard to the Arabs and the West what happens? (3)
- Represents end of European domination in the Middle East - Arab states more anti-Western
- Arabs more willing to seek Soviet aid
How do the USSR get involved in the region?
- Supplies Eygpt with weapons
- Funds the cost of building the Aswan dam
