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The Rest Is History · October 29, 2026 · 1h 16m

718. The Suez Crisis: Britain's Shattered Empire (Part 2)

Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explore the final stages of the 1956 Suez Crisis, covering the roles of France, Russia, America, and Israel, how President Nasser responded to the foreign intervention, and the diplomatic and military conclusion that sealed Britain's imperial decline.

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The International Coalition and Diplomatic Dynamics of Suez
The episode examines the roles of France, Russia, America, and Israel in the Suez Crisis, and the complex alliance and opposition that shaped the conflict.
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The Imperial Aftermath: Suez and the End of British Dominance
Tom and Dominic cover how the Suez Crisis shattered Britain's empire and standing on the world stage.
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