Armored Vehicles Reinforce British Landing Troops
Hugh Stockwell's ground forces brought armored support into the fighting following the initial Royal Marine landings.
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November
B Troop Assaults from Amphibious Vehicles
Oakley leads his troop ashore during the opening Royal Marine assault under naval gunfire support.
British Cabinet Accepts End to Offensive
Anthony Eden's government agreed to halt military operations before Anglo French forces could occupy the entire canal.
Cabinet Agrees to Halt Fighting in Egypt
Anthony Eden accepted the decision to stop British military action as American financial pressure and UN objections intensified.
Canal Bank Advance with Armour
Butler leads elements of the parachute brigade south along the canal bank with Royal Tank Regiment support.
Captured Airfield Supports Allied Logistics
Paul Crook's captured airfield served as a means of bringing in reinforcements and supplies during the short ground campaign.
Casino Pier Helicopter Landing
Tailyour's commandos are landed by helicopters near Casino Pier to reinforce forces already fighting in Port Said.
Ceasefire
Agrees to a ceasefire after severe American, Soviet and United Nations pressure
Ceasefire
Accepts a ceasefire under United States, United Nations and Soviet pressure
Ceasefire Broadcast
Announces the decision to halt military operations under intense international pressure
Ceasefire Decision Reflects Financial Constraint
Anthony Eden's cabinet agreed to halt the military offensive under intense American diplomatic opposition and worsening financial pressure.
Ceasefire Order
Receives orders to halt the advance after international pressure forces a ceasefire
Central Port Said Clearance Assigned
Tailyour's 45 Commando clears the area between the axes of the two leading Royal Marine commandos.
Chancellor Reports American Assistance Obstacle
Harold Macmillan reported that the United States would not support a requested financial procedure before Britain agreed to a ceasefire.
Chancellor Warns Against Reserve Exhaustion
Harold Macmillan's advice reinforced the Cabinet's awareness that defending sterling without American assistance would be extremely difficult.
Commando Armour Support Coordinated
Moulton coordinates Royal Marine operations with Centurion tanks landed to support fighting inside Port Said.
Commando Brigade Beach Assault Directed
Moulton directs the Royal Marine beach assault by 40 and 42 Commandos at Port Said.
Commando Carrier
Supports helicopter-borne commando landings from the carrier force off Port Said
Commando Helicopter Lift Supported
Whitney supports the helicopter lift carrying Royal Marines from the carrier force to the landing area.
El Gamil Landing Becomes Allied Entry Point
Charles Keightley's airborne plan provided the British force with a secure entry point before the ceasefire halted further expansion.
Financial Alarm Strengthens British Ceasefire Pressure
Harold Macmillan warned that Britain's currency and reserves were in serious danger without American financial backing.
Financial Collapse Warning Intensified
Macmillan warns that continuing the operation risks a severe sterling and reserve crisis.
Financial Pressure Shapes Cabinet Ceasefire Decision
Britain accepted a ceasefire as international diplomatic objections and a serious sterling crisis limited options for continuing the intervention.
First Operational Helicopter Commando Assault
Tailyour commands 45 Commando during the first operational helicopter assault conducted by the Royal Marines.
Football Stadium Landing under Egyptian Fire
Tailyour's reconnaissance helicopter mistakenly lands in an Egyptian-held stadium and escapes after coming under fire.
Forty-Two Commando Buffalo Landing
Norcock commands 42 Commando as it lands at Port Said in amphibious Buffalo vehicles.
Forty-Two Commando Urban Advance
Norcock's commandos fight through the built-up area after landing on the Port Said waterfront.
Forward Troops Halt South of Port Said
Stockwell halts forward units after the ceasefire order interrupts the planned advance down the canal.
Ground Forces Freeze Positions South of City
Hugh Stockwell halted advancing units as the political ceasefire decision reached the troops near Port Said.
Ground Forces Push Beyond Captured Airfield
Hugh Stockwell coordinated the British advance from the El Gamil foothold as commandos and armored support joined the operation.
Ground Operation Ended before Canal Seizure
Eden ends military operations before Anglo-French forces can seize the full canal zone.
Helicopter Assault from Carriers
Moulton's Royal Marines use helicopters from carriers during the assault, a major innovation in amphibious warfare.
Helicopter Landing Zone Reconnaissance
Tailyour flies from HMS Ocean to reconnoitre the landing area before 45 Commando's helicopter assault.
Helicopter-Borne Commando Reinforcement Integrated
Moulton integrates 45 Commando after its helicopter landing into the continuing clearance of Port Said.
Helicopters Deliver Marines Into Port Said
Charles Keightley's invasion forces used shipborne helicopters to insert Royal Marines, demonstrating a notable new method of amphibious troop deployment.
Helicopters Insert Commandos Behind Beach Assault
Royal Marines were delivered by helicopters from carriers during the Port Said operation, demonstrating a new amphibious method.
IMF Pressure
Warns that Britain cannot sustain the financial crisis without American support
Labour Protest Continues at Royal Albert Hall
Hugh Gaitskell spoke at a major antiwar meeting at the Royal Albert Hall as opposition to the Suez intervention continued after Trafalgar Square.
Landing Craft and Carrier Support Coordinated
Durnford-Slater coordinates carriers, landing craft and naval gunfire during the amphibious phase.
Leading Buffalo Wave Reaches Port Said
Oakley commands B Troop in the leading wave of Buffalo amphibious vehicles approaching the Port Said beaches.
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