Charles Keightley Biography

Prepares to execute the revised Anglo-French operation centred on Port Said

Keightley directs the combined Anglo-French headquarters as the air phase against Egypt begins.

Commands Operation Musketeer, the Anglo-French military operation against Egypt

Keightley confirms final preparations for the airborne and amphibious assault on the canal zone.

Keightley authorises the airborne assault phase that places British and French paratroopers around Port Said and Port Fuad.

Keightley orders forces to stop advancing when political leaders accept the ceasefire.

Keightley implements political orders ending the offensive while Allied ground forces are still advancing south from Port Said.

Keightley authorises the seaborne assault reinforcing forces already fighting around Port Said.

Keightley directs the transition from airborne operations to the main amphibious assault on the canal-zone cities.

Receives orders to halt the advance after international pressure forces a ceasefire

Keightley stabilises the limited Anglo-French occupation area while withdrawal terms are negotiated.