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The '''Suez Crisis''' was the abortive military invasion of [[Egypt]] by [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[France|French]] troops in October-November 1956 in an attempt to overthrow the radical government of Colonel [[Gamal Abdel Nasser]] and restore western control of the [[Suez Canal]].  At the same time [[Israel]] also attacked.

The '''Suez Crisis''' was the abortive military invasion of [[Egypt]] by [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[France|French]] troops in October–November 1956 in an attempt to overthrow the radical government of Colonel [[Gamal Abdel Nasser]] and restore western control of the [[Suez Canal]].  At the same time [[Israel]] also attacked.

Nasser came to power in 1954 and had persuaded the United States , Britain and the [[World Bank]] to lend money to build the [[Aswan High Dam]] which would supply Egypt with [[hydro-electric power]]. In July 1956 the US withdrew its promise of a loan (the largest component of the international loan), followed by the other participants. To secure alternative funding, Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal Company. This was perceived as an act of aggression by Britain and France. The two powers drew up an intervention plan with Israel: Israel would respond to Egyptian provocations by launching an attack; Anglo-French forces would then 'intervene' to protect the security of the canal.  

Nasser came to power in 1954 and had persuaded the United States , Britain and the [[World Bank]] to lend money to build the [[Aswan High Dam]] which would supply Egypt with [[hydro-electric power]]. In July 1956 the US withdrew its promise of a loan (the largest component of the international loan), followed by the other participants. To secure alternative funding, Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal Company. This was perceived as an act of aggression by Britain and France. The two powers drew up an intervention plan with Israel: Israel would respond to Egyptian provocations by launching an attack; Anglo-French forces would then 'intervene' to protect the security of the canal.  

Sir [[Anthony Eden]], who had been British [[Prime Minister]] throughout the crisis, resigned in early 1957, ostensibly for health reasons.   

Sir [[Anthony Eden]], who had been British [[Prime Minister]] throughout the crisis, resigned in early 1957, ostensibly for health reasons.   

The incident demonstrated the weakness of the [[NATO]] alliance regarding prior consultation with allies before a use of force and NATO's lack of planning and cooperation outside the [[Europe|European]] theatre.

The incident demonstrated the weakness of the [[NATO]] alliance regarding prior consultation with allies before a use of force and NATO's lack of planning and cooperation outside the [[Europe]]an theatre.