What were the events that led to the Suez Crisis in 1956? How did it deal a final blow to Britainâs self-image as a world power?
Points to Remember: Key Players: Britain, France, Israel, Egypt, the United States, and the Soviet Union. Nationalization of the Suez Canal: Gamal Abdel Nasser’s decision to nationalize the canal. Tripartite Aggression: The secret agreement between Britain, France, and Israel to regain control of the canal. International Condemnation: The overwhelming international opposition to the invasion. Decline … Read more