Shortly after the Tripartite invasion in 1956 November was completed, British and French troops followed by taking control of Port Said, adjacent to the Suez Canal. They subjugate the town, effectively defeating the weak peoples militia which had formed to fight back.
However, in almost immediate response to the crisis, President Eisenhower of the USA condemned the actions of Eden and demanded a ceasefire and British withdrawal from Egypt. When Eden refused, Eisenhower threatened to halt American contributions to the British economy, causing an economic crisis. Eden finally withdrew British forces as the British economy was not strong enough to survive without American support.
Results
- Britain no longer a world superpower. It was quickly and easily defeated by US pressure.
- Anglo-American and Anglo-egyptian relations destroyed.
- Britain enters a financial crisis.
- Anthony Eden forced to resign as PM.
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