Suez Crisis
Israel, Britain and France attacked Egypt after the nationalisation of the Suez Canal, triggering a major international crisis and intense U.S. and Soviet pressure.
Why Suez Crisis matters
Israel, Britain and France attacked Egypt after the nationalisation of the Suez Canal, triggering a major international crisis and intense U.S. and Soviet pressure.
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