October 1956
Operation Musketeer
Paris
Helps prepare French military participation in Operation Musketeer against Egypt.
World History Database / Suez War / Those involved
Maurice Bourges-Maunoury
France
Minister of Defence
3 archival records
October 22nd, 1956
French Defence Minister Reviews Operational Timing
Sevres
Maurice Bourges-Maunoury discussed military coordination with Israeli representatives as French leaders attempted to align the partners' timetables.
October 24th, 1956
Military Strikes Scheduled After Egyptian Rejection
Sevres
Maurice Bourges-Maunoury's government accepted arrangements for Anglo-French operations against Egyptian forces if the ultimatum was rejected.