1956
After Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal Company, Britain, France, and Israel secretly coordinated an invasion. Their forces won rapid battlefield victories, but United States pressure, United Nations action, and Soviet threats compelled withdrawal; Egypt retained the canal, exposing the limits of European imperial power after 1945.
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After Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal Company, Britain, France, and Israel secretly coordinated an invasion. Their forces won rapid battlefield victories, but United States pressure, United Nations action, and Soviet threats compelled withdrawal; Egypt retained the canal, exposing the limits of European imperial power after 1945.
Suez Crisis was fought in 1956.
Suez Crisis was fought between Egypt and Britain / France / Israel.
An estimated 4,404 people died in Suez Crisis, including roughly 3,404 military and 1,000 civilian deaths. Figures are scholarly estimates and vary by source.
Major engagements included Sinai Campaign — Overall, Amphibious Assault on Port Said, Battle of Abu Ageila, and Battle of Rafah.