30 oct. 1956 - Suez Crisis: British and French force invaded Egypt to regain control of the Suez Canal which had been nationalised by the Egyptian leader Nasser - the attack was critised by World Leaders (the US especially because Russia has offered its support to Eygpt) - they were forced to withdraw and UN peace keeping force was sent to establish order
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 oct. 1956
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 68 ans