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Port Fuad, Egypt 1956-11-05 (3 others)

Overview:

Following Egyptian President Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal, an Anglo-French alliance was formed to make an example of the former colony. In secret partnership with Israel, the allies took advantage of the Sinai War and the rapid defeat of the Egyptian Army. The three nations jointly secured air supremacy by destroying much of the Egyptian Air Force. This was followed by an air and sea invasion of the coastal city of Port Said. In the early dawn hours of 5 November, French paratroops of the 2ème RPC Regiment Parachute Coloniale (veterans of Indochina and Algeria) landed outside the nearby city of Port Fuad. Once on the ground, the French formed up for an immediate attack on the nearby waterworks, which supplied water to both cities. A platoon of Egyptian regulars with many militia and reservists were providing security for the facility. For the French, this would be some of the strongest resistance they would face.

Defender: Egyptian (Local Egyptian Militia and 4th Infantry Battalion)  

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