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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.
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On what Jewish Holiday did Egypt launch a surprise attack on Israel?
Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel on the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur in 1973, beginning the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 (also known as the Yom Kippur War, the Ramadan War, and the October War).
Why did Britain declare war on Japan?
Japan declared war on both the U. S. and Britain when they launched the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
What were the consequences of Hitler's attacks on France and Great Britain?
Nothing once hitler attacked france, france surrenderd, hitler failed to attack britain successfully because hitler didnt have enough air support to attack. after that britain tried to fight back at the start but failed because germany built a strong defence on channel coast of northern france
When did great Britain become involved with the war?
In 1914 when Germany violated Belgian sovereignty to attack France, Britain came to Belgium's aid.
What event led declarations of war by Britain and France?
The main major event that got Britain and France involved in WWII was the invasion of Poland by the Nazis. The three countries, Britain, France, and Poland had an agreement that if any one of them was invaded the other two would attack Germany.
On what Jewish Holiday did Egypt launch a surprise attack on Israel?
Egypt launched a surprise attack on Israel on the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur in 1973, beginning the Arab-Israeli War of 1973 (also known as the Yom Kippur War, the Ramadan War, and the October War).
Why did the six-day 1967 war happen?
Egypt threatened with troops along the border. Israel did a surprise attack. Israel was better trained and equipped.
Period when Britain and France waited for the Germans to attack?
sitzkrieg
Why did Britain declare war on Japan?
Japan declared war on both the U. S. and Britain when they launched the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
Why were Britain and France in trouble 1918?
Britain and France were in trouble in 1918 because they were nearly bankrupted.getting attack by Nazis
How did yom Kippur started the war?
Combined forces from Egypt and Syria attacked Israel with the aim of regaining territory lost to Israel in 1967. The attack took Israel by surprise. The initial attack took place on Yom Kippur (thus the name) and was specifically planned on that day since most of the country would be praying and fasting, as is traditional on Yom Kippur.
Who did Germany attack in World War 2?
Poland,Britain,France and more
What were the consequences of Hitler's attacks on France and Great Britain?
Nothing once hitler attacked france, france surrenderd, hitler failed to attack britain successfully because hitler didnt have enough air support to attack. after that britain tried to fight back at the start but failed because germany built a strong defence on channel coast of northern france
What happen in d day war?
on d-day, the allies began a massive surprise attack on Germany forces in France
Why did the Arabs attack Israel during Yom Kippur?
Many Israelis are fully religious. Among those who are not, almost all are at least somewhat religious. The Torah's command (Leviticus ch.23) to observe Yom Kippur, including fasting and praying in synagogue, is kept by almost every Jewish Israeli. For that reason, Israel's attackers felt that they could overcome Israel through a surprise attack, since Israel would be nowhere near its usual level of alertness in security matters. It was thanks to God's help that the surprise Arab attack ended in an Israeli victory.
Facts about war ii Britain against Germany?
There was a deal between Germany and Britain that Germany will not attack France but Hitler break the deal and attacked France, hence Britain jumped into the world war 2.
What nation was attacked by three others during the Arab-Israeli War of 1956?
Britain, France, and Israel joined forces in a surprise attack on Egypt triggering the Suez Canal Crisis of 1956. They attacked Egypt because of Nasser's increasing contacts with the Soviet bloc, his founding role in the nonaligned movement, and his opposition to European influence in the Arab world, especially to French colonial rule in Algeria.
