Royal Marines Make Final Landing Preparations
James Moulton's commandos prepared to land in the city from ships and helicopters after the airborne phase.
Role range: 1956-1957
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James Moulton Biography and Timeline
Follow James Moulton through 10 dated historical records for Great Britain.
James Moulton, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
Royal Marines Embark for Port Said
Moulton prepares Royal Marine commandos for the amphibious phase of the assault.
Role range: 1956-1956
Helicopter Assault from Carriers
Moulton's Royal Marines use helicopters from carriers during the assault, a major innovation in amphibious warfare.
Role range: 1956-1956
Royal Marines Landing
Commands Royal Marine Commando forces during the seaborne and helicopter-supported landing
Role range: 1956-1956
Commando Armour Support Coordinated
Moulton coordinates Royal Marine operations with Centurion tanks landed to support fighting inside Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Commando Brigade Beach Assault Directed
Moulton directs the Royal Marine beach assault by 40 and 42 Commandos at Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Helicopter-Borne Commando Reinforcement Integrated
Moulton integrates 45 Commando after its helicopter landing into the continuing clearance of Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Supporting Fire Restricted to Identified Defences
Moulton restricts supporting fire to known Egyptian defences and positions actively engaging the assault.
Role range: 1956-1956
Royal Marines Storm Port Said Waterfront
James Moulton's commandos came ashore near the city with amphibious vehicles and began moving against Egyptian defensive positions.
Role range: 1956-1957
Helicopters Insert Commandos Behind Beach Assault
Royal Marines were delivered by helicopters from carriers during the Port Said operation, demonstrating a new amphibious method.
Role range: 1956-1957
Records, sources and methodology
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