Eastern Mediterranean, 07 Nov 1956: Suez Crisis
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26 Jul 1956Egypt nationalizes
Suez Canal

22–24 Oct 1956UK, France, & Israel
conspire against Egypt

29 Oct–5 Nov 1956Israel conquers
Sinai and Gaza Strip

31 Oct–7 Nov 1956International condemnation
of attack on Egypt

31 Oct–7 Nov 1956UK and France
attack Egypt to
secure Suez Canal

5 Nov 1956Soviets threaten
UK, France, & Israel

7 Nov 1956Anglo-French
ceasefire in Egypt