November 4th, 1956
Royal Marines Make Final Landing Preparations
Port Said
James Moulton's commandos prepared to land in the city from ships and helicopters after the airborne phase.
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James Moulton
Great Britain
Brigadier
10 archival records
November 5th, 1956
Royal Marines Embark for Port Said
Eastern Mediterranean
Moulton prepares Royal Marine commandos for the amphibious phase of the assault.
November 6th, 1956
Commando Armour Support Coordinated
Port Said
Moulton coordinates Royal Marine operations with Centurion tanks landed to support fighting inside Port Said.
November 6th, 1956
Commando Brigade Beach Assault Directed
Port Said
Moulton directs the Royal Marine beach assault by 40 and 42 Commandos at Port Said.
November 6th, 1956
Helicopter Assault from Carriers
Port Said
Moulton's Royal Marines use helicopters from carriers during the assault, a major innovation in amphibious warfare.
November 6th, 1956
Helicopter-Borne Commando Reinforcement Integrated
Port Said
Moulton integrates 45 Commando after its helicopter landing into the continuing clearance of Port Said.
November 6th, 1956
Helicopters Insert Commandos Behind Beach Assault
Port Said
Royal Marines were delivered by helicopters from carriers during the Port Said operation, demonstrating a new amphibious method.
November 6th, 1956
Royal Marines Landing
Port Said
Commands Royal Marine Commando forces during the seaborne and helicopter-supported landing
November 6th, 1956
Royal Marines Storm Port Said Waterfront
Port Said
James Moulton's commandos came ashore near the city with amphibious vehicles and began moving against Egyptian defensive positions.
November 6th, 1956
Supporting Fire Restricted to Identified Defences
Port Said
Moulton restricts supporting fire to known Egyptian defences and positions actively engaging the assault.