Port Said in History

Directs paratroopers as they move from El Gamil toward Port Said

Barnett's air forces support the airborne and amphibious phases after attacks have reduced Egyptian air opposition.

Butler directs airborne troops expanding the bridgehead from El Gamil toward Port Said.

Stockwell opens the ground phase of the Anglo-French assault after airborne forces establish initial positions.

British paratroops land at El Gamil Airfield as the ground phase of the operation begins

Crook moves 3 Para from El Gamil toward Port Said after the airfield has been secured.

Commands Anglo-French ground forces landing at Port Said

Durnford-Slater directs naval gunfire supporting the assault on Port Said.

Paratroops land to recover the canal Eden says is vital if Britain is not to starve

Oakley leads his troop ashore during the opening Royal Marine assault under naval gunfire support.

Tailyour's 45 Commando clears the area between the axes of the two leading Royal Marine commandos.

Moulton coordinates Royal Marine operations with Centurion tanks landed to support fighting inside Port Said.

Moulton directs the Royal Marine beach assault by 40 and 42 Commandos at Port Said.

Supports helicopter-borne commando landings from the carrier force off Port Said

Whitney supports the helicopter lift carrying Royal Marines from the carrier force to the landing area.

Tailyour commands 45 Commando during the first operational helicopter assault conducted by the Royal Marines.

Tailyour's reconnaissance helicopter mistakenly lands in an Egyptian-held stadium and escapes after coming under fire.

Norcock commands 42 Commando as it lands at Port Said in amphibious Buffalo vehicles.

Norcock's commandos fight through the built-up area after landing on the Port Said waterfront.

Moulton's Royal Marines use helicopters from carriers during the assault, a major innovation in amphibious warfare.

Tailyour flies from HMS Ocean to reconnoitre the landing area before 45 Commando's helicopter assault.

Moulton integrates 45 Commando after its helicopter landing into the continuing clearance of Port Said.

Oakley commands B Troop in the leading wave of Buffalo amphibious vehicles approaching the Port Said beaches.

Butler's airborne troops link with units arriving by sea as the Allied position around Port Said expands.

Butler directs paratroopers pushing deeper into Port Said before the ceasefire takes effect.

Commands ground forces as amphibious landings reinforce the airborne troops at Port Said

Stockwell consolidates Anglo-French beachheads after the amphibious landings.

Stockwell's land plan combines Royal Marine commandos with Centurion tanks during the seaborne assault on Port Said.

Commands Royal Marine Commando forces during the seaborne and helicopter-supported landing

Stockwell directs forces beyond the captured beachhead toward objectives farther south along the canal.

Moulton restricts supporting fire to known Egyptian defences and positions actively engaging the assault.

Crossland joins an assault on an Egyptian-held warehouse during 40 Commando's fighting in Port Said.

Crossland holds his position alone after casualties during the warehouse fight and continues engaging Egyptian defenders.

Keightley stabilises the limited Anglo-French occupation area while withdrawal terms are negotiated.

Completes withdrawal of British and French forces from Port Said

The last Anglo-French forces leave Port Said

The last Anglo-French forces leave Port Said after international pressure forces withdrawal