The 1956 Suez Crisis revealed the limits of Britain’s postwar influence after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal. Military ...

The man and the moment -- Crises of the heart -- Back in the saddle again -- The candidate -- A tangle of policy and politics -- Trouble over Aswan -- A growing rift -- Betrayal of trust -- ...

The Suez Crisis began when Israel invaded Egypt in coordination with Britain and France, triggering a global diplomatic ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: In 1956, the sun had already set on the British and French imperiums, even if they couldn’t admit it to themselves. The war began with ...