Port Said Replaces Alexandria as Main ObjectiveSeptember 1956
Stockwell adapts land-force planning after the principal landing objective is changed from Alexandria to Port Said.
Historical person
Hugh Stockwell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hugh Stockwell, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
9 records1956–19569 events3 places
Chronological biography
1956
Landing Force31 October 1956
Commands the landing force assembled to seize Port Said and the northern canal zone
Ground Assault Phase Opened5 November 1956
Stockwell opens the ground phase of the Anglo-French assault after airborne forces establish initial positions.
Port Said Landing5 November 1956
Commands Anglo-French ground forces landing at Port Said
Forward Troops Halt South of Port Said6 November 1956
Stockwell halts forward units after the ceasefire order interrupts the planned advance down the canal.
Port Said Assault6 November 1956
Commands ground forces as amphibious landings reinforce the airborne troops at Port Said
Port Said Beachheads Consolidated6 November 1956
Stockwell consolidates Anglo-French beachheads after the amphibious landings.
Royal Marines and Armour Integrated for Landing6 November 1956
Stockwell's land plan combines Royal Marine commandos with Centurion tanks during the seaborne assault on Port Said.
Southward Canal Advance Organised6 November 1956
Stockwell directs forces beyond the captured beachhead toward objectives farther south along the canal.
Titles and roles
Commander · General · Lieutenant General · Land Task Force Commander
Record provenance
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