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Q: How did Britain justify its military intervention in Egypt and take over the Suez canal?
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Britain justified its military intervention in Egypt and takeover of the Suez Canal by?

claiming the white man's burden


Is Egypt colonized by great Britain?

NO. While the specific term "colony" is disputable in terms of Britain's historic relationship with Egypt, it is fair to say that Britain had military force and control over Egyptian affairs from 1882-1954. After the Officer's Uprising in 1954, Egypt became a completely independent nation.


What was the Suez intervention?

Briefly, it was an attempt by Great Britain, France, and Israel to take control of the Suez Canal from Egypt in 1956. Militarily it was a success, but politically it was a failure, and the US intervened on behalf of Egypt until the invading forces withdrew.


What has the author R C W Thomas written?

R. C. W. Thomas has written: 'The battles of Alam Halfa and El Alamein' -- subject(s): Alam Halfa, Battle of, Egypt, 1942, El Alamein, Battle of, Egypt, 1942 'Military writing' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Orders, Preparation of (Military science), Records and correspondence


Who is the Minister of Military Production for Egypt?

Major General Ibrahim Younis is the Minister of Military Production for Egypt.


Is there military base in Cairo Egypt?

Yes. Cairo West Air Base.


Whose colony was Egypt?

In Victorian times it was Britain who controlled Egypt


Why is Egypt so important to Britain?

its not


Who is the colonizer of Egypt?

Great Britain


When were the Britain's in Egypt?

1882-1922


Who imperialized Egypt?

Great Britain


Is Britain still involved in Egypt?

No