Suez Crisis

History of the Suez Crisis, 1956

The following commentary about Suez Crisis, 1956 in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): Attack on Egypt by Britain, France, and Israel in October 1956, following Egypt's decision to nationalize the Suez canal after the withdrawal of an offer by Britain and America to fund the building of the Aswan Dam. Although militarily successful, Britain and France were forced to withdraw after financial and political pressure from the United States and United Nations.