The Suez Crisis, 1956
Egypt and Russian align with each other in 1955
In 1956 Egypt starts to acquire weapons form Czechoslovakia
Israel faces threats from Gamal Nasser
In response the USA backs out of the Aswan Dam Project in Egypt
The Suez Canal is nationalized by Nasser
With their current policies the Israeli's attacked first
Had a secret deal with Britain and France
The UN Peacekeeping Force eventually settles the crisis
Israel's economy begins to flourish under these secure circumstances
Influence of power in the region transitions from British and French to Russian and American
In 1956 Egypt starts to acquire weapons form Czechoslovakia
Israel faces threats from Gamal Nasser
In response the USA backs out of the Aswan Dam Project in Egypt
The Suez Canal is nationalized by Nasser
With their current policies the Israeli's attacked first
Had a secret deal with Britain and France
The UN Peacekeeping Force eventually settles the crisis
Israel's economy begins to flourish under these secure circumstances
Influence of power in the region transitions from British and French to Russian and American
Summary
In 1955 Egypt and Russia align with each other, and only a year later Egypt begins to acquire weapons from Czechoslovakia. At the same time Israel is threatened by Gamal Nasser, and in response the United States backs out of the Aswan Dam Project in Egypt. Eventually, the Suez Canal is nationalized by Nasser and the Israeli's do not hesitate to attack first. The UN Peacekeeping Force was able to finally settle the crisis, and Israel's economy starts to flourish under these secure circumstances. Lastly, the influence of power in the area transitioned from British and French to Russian and American.