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Photographic Print : Anti-British First Day Cover - Port Said Raid - Suez Crisis
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Anti-British First Day Cover - Port Said Raid - Suez Crisis
Anti-British Egyptian First Day Cover (printed in Alexandria) - critical of British military operations in the 1956 Suez Crisis - November, 1956. The aim of the conflict was to regain Western control of the Suez Canal, removing Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, who had just nationalized the canal. After the fighting had started, political pressure from the United States, the Soviet Union and the United Nations led to a withdrawal by the three invaders. The episode humiliated the United Kingdom and France and strengthened Nasser. Date: 1956
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Media ID 19260668
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1956 Crisis Critical Dead Operations Paratroopers Suez Anti British
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this historic and thought-provoking photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This image captures an Anti-British First Day Cover from the Suez Crisis in November, 1956. Printed in Alexandria, Egypt, this cover critically depicts the British military operations during this pivotal moment in history. Obtain this unique and intriguing piece of historical art, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, and add it to your collection. A must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors alike.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18cm (12" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This first day cover, printed in Alexandria, Egypt, in November 1956, offers a poignant and critical perspective on the Anti-British military operations during the Suez Crisis. The Suez Canal, a vital waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, had recently been nationalized by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser, sparking international outrage and leading to a coordinated invasion by France, Israel, and the United Kingdom. The aim of the conflict was to regain Western control of the canal and remove Nasser from power. The haunting image on this first day cover depicts a fallen soldier, likely Egyptian, amidst the chaos and destruction of the battlefield. The paratroopers in the background, with their determined expressions and weapons at the ready, underscore the intensity and brutality of the conflict. The red ink stamp in the bottom left corner reads "Port Said Raid," referencing the key location of the military engagement in the Suez Canal city of Port Said. The Suez Crisis proved to be a significant turning point in the geopolitical landscape of the 1950s. After facing intense political pressure from the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Nations, the invading forces were forced to withdraw, resulting in a humiliating defeat for the United Kingdom and France. Nasser emerged as a powerful figure, further solidifying Egypt's independence and position on the global stage. This first day cover serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of political conflict and the complex geopolitical dynamics of the mid-20th century.
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