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Why did England let Mussolini use the Suez canal to attack Ethiopia?
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Why did Hitler and Mussolini want Egypt?
To control the Suez canal.
Where do the Birmingham canals go?
The Birmingham canals are linked to the canal system of the rest of England.
Why did great Britain France and Israel launch a surprise attack on Egypt?
This is referring to the Suez Crisis in 1956. The reason the attack was launched was that in that year President Nasser of Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal. Britain and France were worried that they would be extorted by Egypt for the usage of the canal. Israel expected Egypt to ban Israeli use of the canal (which happened almost immediately after nationalization). In order restore the prior situation of British and French control of the canal, the three countries agreed to launch an attack on Egypt and reclaim the Suez Canal.
Where does the grand union canal start?
The Grand Union Canal in England is part of the British canal system. Its main line connects London and Birmingham, stretching for 220 km (137 miles) with 166 locks.[1] It has arms to places including Leicester, Slough, Aylesbury, Wendover and Northampton.
Where to where does the canal flow?
Which canal?
Why did Hitler and Mussolini want Egypt?
To control the Suez canal.
The war in North africa?
The axis forces had invaded Northern Africa to go after OIL. Ethiopia and a few other places had oil. So the Allied forces went after the Axis forces to get them out of Northern Africa and deprive them of oil. England needed the Suez Canal ship supplies from India, Australia, and the Far East. Mussolini threatened the canal and Hitler had to bail him out when he got into trouble. Hitler would have preferred to have used the forces in Russia.
In what year did England buy parts of Suez Canal?
In 1875 England gained controlling interest in the Suez Canal.
Is the Panama Canal located in England?
No, the Panama Canal is in Central America.
What is the sharpness canal?
Canal in the west of England .... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharpness_Canal
Why did England come to Africa?
Prior to WW2, England had several colonies in Africa. They wanted to maintain security of the Suez Canal. After Italy gained control of the disputed countries in the Eastern edge of Africa, they began to attack British colonies.
What is the highest canal in England?
the name of the longest canal in Britain is the Standedge Tunnel canal.
Why did the Italians choose North Africa in world war 2?
Mussolini decided to attack it, because of its weakness. All the people had there was just spears and shields, where as Italy had machine guns and airplanes. Italy wanted this part to expand its "empire". and don't forget the oil fields, and Suez canal.
What sea is between England from Europe?
The English Canal, I think.
What country the Grand Canal is in?
It is in england one of the longest canals
What country is the Grand Canal?
It is in england one of the longest canals
How did the opening of this canal affect the trading routes between England and India?
Do you mean the Suez canal is so then Egypt paid Great Britain or (England ;p) money for their canal. But i think over time that Egypt got it back c; .#SWAG
