Land Command Prepares Eastern Mediterranean Forces
Hugh Stockwell worked on the land component of the proposed Anglo-French intervention while troops and equipment were assembled in the eastern Mediterranean.
Role range: 1956-1956
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Hugh Stockwell Biography and Timeline
Follow Hugh Stockwell through 22 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Hugh Stockwell, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
Port Said Replaces Alexandria as Main Objective
Stockwell adapts land-force planning after the principal landing objective is changed from Alexandria to Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Landing Force
Commands the landing force assembled to seize Port Said and the northern canal zone
Role range: 1956-1956
British Ground Planners Assess Airfield Seizure
Hugh Stockwell's staff planned the use of a parachute battalion to seize El Gamil and open an approach toward Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Ground Force Arranges Port Said Assault Sequence
Hugh Stockwell coordinated the planned progression from parachute landings to an amphibious attack and advance southward.
Role range: 1956-1957
Ground Assault Phase Opened
Stockwell opens the ground phase of the Anglo-French assault after airborne forces establish initial positions.
Role range: 1956-1956
Port Said Landing
Commands Anglo-French ground forces landing at Port Said
Role range: 1956-1956
Airborne Bridgeheads Prepare Seaborne Arrival
Hugh Stockwell's land forces established forward positions around Port Said to make the following day's amphibious assault more effective.
Role range: 1956-1956
Ground Headquarters Tracks Airborne Advance
Hugh Stockwell's headquarters monitored the progress from El Gamil toward Port Said while preparing the following day's amphibious operation.
Role range: 1956-1956
Allied Ground Headquarters Monitors Beachhead Progress
Hugh Stockwell's command prepared the main landings as paratroopers sought to hold their initial positions.
Role range: 1956-1957
Forward Troops Halt South of Port Said
Stockwell halts forward units after the ceasefire order interrupts the planned advance down the canal.
Role range: 1956-1956
Port Said Assault
Commands ground forces as amphibious landings reinforce the airborne troops at Port Said
Role range: 1956-1956
Port Said Beachheads Consolidated
Stockwell consolidates Anglo-French beachheads after the amphibious landings.
Role range: 1956-1956
Royal Marines and Armour Integrated for Landing
Stockwell's land plan combines Royal Marine commandos with Centurion tanks during the seaborne assault on Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Southward Canal Advance Organised
Stockwell directs forces beyond the captured beachhead toward objectives farther south along the canal.
Role range: 1956-1956
Royal Marines Land on Port Said Beaches
Hugh Stockwell's command put Royal Marine units ashore near Port Said with armored support after the airborne operation secured a foothold.
Role range: 1956-1956
Ground Forces Push Beyond Captured Airfield
Hugh Stockwell coordinated the British advance from the El Gamil foothold as commandos and armored support joined the operation.
Role range: 1956-1956
Advance Halted Under International Ceasefire
Hugh Stockwell's forces halted their forward movement following the ceasefire that ended the immediate Anglo-French offensive.
Role range: 1956-1956
Armored Vehicles Reinforce British Landing Troops
Hugh Stockwell's ground forces brought armored support into the fighting following the initial Royal Marine landings.
Role range: 1956-1957
Ground Forces Freeze Positions South of City
Hugh Stockwell halted advancing units as the political ceasefire decision reached the troops near Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1957
Parachute Deployment Evaluated After Fighting
Hugh Stockwell's command assessed the airborne operation's effectiveness in securing an airfield and supporting the advance toward Port Said.
Role range: 1956-1956
Allied Force Organizes Port Said Evacuation
Hugh Stockwell's headquarters prepared the departure of ground forces and equipment from their remaining canal zone positions.
Role range: 1956-1957
Records, sources and methodology
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