1956
Mountbatten Advises on Suez Operations
London
Mountbatten participates in senior military discussions over the feasibility and consequences of armed intervention in Egypt.
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Louis Mountbatten
Great Britain
First Sea Lord
8 archival records
1956
Mountbatten Assesses Mediterranean Forces
London
Royal Navy preparations are reviewed as the crisis places additional demands on Mediterranean military assets.
1956
Mountbatten Considers Naval Deployment Needs
London
As First Sea Lord, Mountbatten evaluates Royal Navy requirements for potential operations around the canal zone.
1956
Mountbatten Reviews Amphibious Planning
London
Mountbatten examines the naval and landing requirements associated with British intervention plans.
1956
Mountbatten Warns of Intervention Risks
London
Mountbatten expresses reservations about the political and strategic dangers associated with using force in Egypt.
November 1st, 1956
Naval Advice
London
Advises against continuing the operation as diplomatic and political costs increase
November 2nd, 1956
Opposition to Suez
London
Warns Eden that the invasion should be stopped before troops land in the canal zone
November 2nd, 1956
Political Risks Repeated to Ministers
London
Mountbatten renews warnings about the political and strategic risks of continuing the operation.