Suez: The Double War

by Geoffrey S. Powell, Roy Fullick, Geoffrey (1914-) Fullick, Roy. Powell

Book Overview

The events that followed President Nasser of Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal on 26 July 1956 were as dramatic as they were painful to Britain's standing in the world. The authors of this fascinating book describe the unfolding disaster in detail and explain why lack of success was almost inevitable. In military terms not only were there misunderstandings between the British and French but serious equipment shortages and outdated attitudes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844153401
• ISBN13: 9781844153404
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.5"