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Britain and France bombed Egypt in 1956 Suez crisis
Original: The United Kingdom and France began bombing # Egypt OTD in 1956 to force the reopening of the Suez Canal https:// cromwe
On this day in 1956, the United Kingdom and France began bombing Egypt in an attempt to force the reopening of the Suez Canal, following President Nasser's nationalisation of the waterway. The Suez Crisis became a defining Cold War moment, marking the decline of British and French imperial influence and drawing criticism from the United States.
Why now: The anniversary of the start of the 1956 Suez Crisis prompted posts marking 'on this day' history.
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- The United Kingdom and France began bombing # Egypt OTD in 1956 to force the reopening of the Suez Canal https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/egypt /sinai.html?s=mb # travel # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 3
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