Suez Crisis Collection

Suez Crisis 1956 Men of the Household Cavalry receive inoculations for their return to the Canal Zone

Wagham Monument, Port Taufiq, Suez (colour photo)
3095131 Wagham Monument, Port Taufiq, Suez (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wagham Monument, Port Taufiq, Suez)

Cheers from men of the Royal Tank Regiment who have just heard Mr Selwyn Lloyds statement that British troops will be withdrawn from Egypt

The Suez Crisis war in Egypt, 29th October to 6th November, 1956 - Mohindar Singh, the only Sikh in the United Nations Emergency Force near the Suez Canal said he wanted a blue turban

Suez Crisis 1956 850 soldiers of the 1st Bt Royal Fussiliers preparing to embark on the troop ship Dilwara which took 2000 British troops out of Egypt

The last straw. Vicky 31st October 1956 Vickys take on the Suez Crisis. A camel loaded with burdens tittled: Suez Crisis, Arab Border Raids, Israels Reprisals, Western Political Blunders

The Suez Crisis war in Egypt, 29th October to 6th November, 1956 - British troops take Holy Communion in the front line near the Suez Canal. Circa : 01/11/1956

Cheers from men of the Royal Tank Regiment who have just heard Mr Selwyn Lloyds statement that British troops will be withdrawn from Egypt

Suez Crisis 1956 A British delegation returns from the Egyptian front line after talks about the removal of the bodies of two correspondents who were shot

Suez Crisis 1956 British troops of the Royal Welsh Kent Regiment watch as UNO vehicles drive through their front lines on route to Cairo

Suez Crisis 1956 UNO vehicles arriving in Egypt

Suez Crisis 1956 Under a flag of truce UNO vehicles prepare to drive through the British front lines on route to Cairo

Suez Crisis 1956 John Foster Dulles arrives at the Suez Conference at Lancaster House

Suez Crisis 1956 Salah Kafafi one of a number of Egyptian diplomats expelled in a tit for tat move

Suez Crisis 1956 Dimitri Shepilov (L), the Russian Foreign Minister, and Mr Malik, Russian Charge d Affairs adjust their watches to British time. They are in London to attend the Suez Conference

Suez Crisis 1956 King Feisal of Iraq leaving a Cinerama film at the London Casino during talks about the Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis 1956 People in the streets cheer and wave as troops march form Portsmouth Train Station to the docks where they will embark on the aircraft carrier HMS Theseus for the Middle East

Suez Crisis 1956 Selwyn Lloyd (right) at television studio to be interviewed by Hugh Cudlipp about the Suez situation

Suez Crisis 1956 Men of the 16th Independent Parachute Regiment crowd the decks of their aircraft carrier to wave goodbye as they set sail

Suez Crisis 1956 British armoured amphibious vehicle in Port Said

Canal Zone 1952 The Cruiser HMS Cleopatra and the minelayer HMS Manxman (behind Cleopatra) at the docks in Port Said. In the background can be seen the Suez Cnal Company Building

Suez Crisis 1956 A billboard outside a petrol station vividly demonstrates the severity of the petrol shortages

Suez Crisis 1956 The French Prime Minister Mr Guy Mollet arriving at London Airport for talks with Anthony Eden about the crisis

Suez Crisis 1956 The Prime Minister Anthony Eden at Lime Grove Television Studios to make a broadcast about the situation in Suez

Suez Crisis 1956 Selwyn Lloyd at the door of No. 10

Suez Crisis 1956 The 4000 ton minelayer Manxman becomes the first ship to sail up the canal after a channel was cleared allowing ships of up to 10000 tons to enter

Suez Crisis 1956 Lita Rosa entertains men of No. 2 Corp Defence Platoon
Suez Crisis 1956 Lita Rosa entertains men of No.2 Corp Defence Platoon and some sailors

Suez Crisis 1956 Sikh Mohindar Singh, an Indian paratrooper of the Kumoan Rifles, at El Cap as part of the UNO peacekeeping force

Suez Crisis 1956 General Sir Hugh Stockwell chats to members of the United Nations force

Suez Crisis 1956 British Paratroopers in Cyprus loading canisters with equipment to be dropped by aircraft. The day after these pictures were taken the British launched their airbourne attack

Suez Crisis 1956 The crew of a Canberra bomber relax after returning to their base in Cyprus after a raid over Egypt

Suez Crisis 1956 The War Minister, John Hare, leaving the War Office late at night

Suez Crisis 1956 Men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders embarking on the troopship Dilwara for the Middle East

Suez Crisis 1956 The families of British workers in Egypt arriving at London Airport following the hostilities in Egypt

Suez Crisis 1956 The French Foreign Minister Mr Christian Pineau talks to reporters after leaving 10 Downing Street where he discussed the Suez situation with Anthon Eden

Suez Crisis 1956 Before embarking on the troopship Dilwara for the Middle East Sapper Garry Jones of the Royal Engineers gets a haircut from Mike Dyos

Suez Crisis 1956 Army reservists who have been called up as a result of the crisis waiting at a bus stop 14/08/1956

Suez Crisis 1956 Egyptian warship under arrest at Portsmouth

Suez Crisis Lord Hailsham Chairman of the Consevative Party 1957 (First Lord of the Admiralty) during the Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis 1956 Mr Dimitri Shepilov, the Russian Foreign Minister, arrives in London for the Suez Conference

Suez Crisis 1956 Britains Foreign Minister Selwyn Lloyd arrives at Lancaster House for the Suez Conference

Suez Crisis 1956 Mr Menzies leaving the Suez Conference at Lancaster House 1

Suez Crisis 1956 L - R Mr Malik, Dimitri Shepilov and Mr Rocshin on the steps of the Russian Embassy. The men are in London to attend the Suez Conference

Suez Crisis 1956 Under a flag of truce British troops move forward to talk to the Egyptian forces opposite them

Suez Crisis 1956 British soldiers on the front line keep an eye on the Egyptian positions

Suez Crisis Julian Amery MP speaking at the Conservative Party Conference 1954 (Founder Member of the Suez Group)

Suez Crisis 1956 Mrs Pandit outside the Houses of Parliament during talks about the Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis 1956 Indonesian Foreign Minister Russian Abdulgani (right) arrives at Lancaster House for the Suez Conference

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"The Suez Crisis: A Historical Turning Point" In the heart of Egypt, at the iconic Wagham Monument in Port Taufiq, a momentous event unfolded that would forever alter the course of history. The Suez Crisis, which took place from 29th October to 6th November 1956, marked a significant turning point in international relations. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war, a vivid color photograph captures an extraordinary scene. Men from the Royal Tank Regiment raise their glasses high in jubilation upon hearing Mr. Selwyn Lloyd's announcement. Cheers echo through the air as they celebrate what they perceive as a glimmer of hope amidst turmoil. Mohindar Singh's lens immortalizes this pivotal moment during the Suez Crisis - soldiers from the 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers prepare to embark on their mission with determination etched on their faces. Their unwavering resolve reflects their commitment to duty and country. Vicky's take on this crisis is captured succinctly by her illustration titled "The Last Straw. " Her artistic interpretation encapsulates both frustration and defiance felt by many during these tumultuous times. As British troops stand watchfully, members of the Royal Welsh Kent Regiment observe UNO vehicles arriving in Egypt. This multinational presence signifies an attempt towards peacekeeping efforts amid escalating tensions. Underneath a flag of truce, UNO vehicles cautiously prepare for passage through hostile territory - symbolizing diplomatic attempts to find common ground amidst conflict-ridden landscapes. John Foster Dulles' arrival at Lancaster for the Suez Conference further underscores global attention focused on resolving this crisis diplomatically rather than militarily. Diplomats gather with hopes of finding lasting solutions that will prevent further bloodshed and restore stability to this troubled region. The Suez Crisis stands as an indelible chapter in history - one that highlights both political maneuvering and military action while underscoring humanity's collective desire for peace.