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oct 29, 1956 - Suez Crisis

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The Suez Crisis was an invasion of Egypt by Israel, Britain, and France. This followed the nationalisation of the Suez Canal by Egyptian President Nasser. Due to pressure from the US and the USSR and resilience of Egypt, Britain and France were forced to retreat. This lead to the resignation of Anthony Eden.

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oct 29, 1956
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~ 68 years ago