Operation Biting
Combined Operations supports the Bruneval radar raid.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1943
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Louis Mountbatten Biography and Timeline
Follow Louis Mountbatten through 9 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Louis Mountbatten, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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1942–1956Years on this page
1942
1956
Naval Advice
Advises against continuing the operation as diplomatic and political costs increase
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Opposition to Suez
Warns Eden that the invasion should be stopped before troops land in the canal zone
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Political Risks Repeated to Ministers
Mountbatten renews warnings about the political and strategic risks of continuing the operation.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Mountbatten Advises on Suez Operations
Mountbatten participates in senior military discussions over the feasibility and consequences of armed intervention in Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Mountbatten Considers Naval Deployment Needs
As First Sea Lord, Mountbatten evaluates Royal Navy requirements for potential operations around the canal zone.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Mountbatten Reviews Amphibious Planning
Mountbatten examines the naval and landing requirements associated with British intervention plans.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Mountbatten Warns of Intervention Risks
Mountbatten expresses reservations about the political and strategic dangers associated with using force in Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Mountbatten Assesses Mediterranean Forces
Royal Navy preparations are reviewed as the crisis places additional demands on Mediterranean military assets.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1955-1959
Records, sources and methodology
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