THE OCCUPATION OF PORT SAID

(12 Nov 1956) The chaotic state of affairs in Port Said harbour, when allied forces entered on the scene. On Nasser's orders a number of ships had been sunk near the Canal entrance. Tanks had been ashore for some hours and were engaged in dealing with pockets of resistance. In the town itself, the British armour effectively dealt with opposition from Egyptian forces, who'd been ordered to continue fighting. Nests of snipers had to be cleared out, and a number of buildings in various parts of the town were knocked about during the process. Troops were on patrol during this period before the Cease Fire. One of many roles played by Naval helicopters, was the evacuation of casualties. Our wounded were flown aboard the Aircraft-Carrier HMS Eagle, and taken to a hospital in Cyprus. Total Allied casualties were announced at just over a hundred.

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