Attack!

In 1956 British parachute troops and French Foreign legion Paratroops attacked Port Said in Egypt. I took part in that attack. Suez. the reasons why. Nasser up to his age old tricks, closing the Straits of Tiran for kicks, pouring verbal abuse at Jews, trying to make the headline news. Removing the British with great success, the British rejoicing and saying God bless, into their planes and boats and ships, heading for blighty to fish and chips. But Col Nasser had not finished yet, Disraeli’s investment he had to get, £4,000,000 we vested in this canal, taxpayers money in this foreign channel. I will close this canal company down said Col Nasser without a frown some honest Egyptian’s had their doubt this is thieving they were heard to shout. But close it down the mighty man did, its all mine, there’s no need to bid, not long after in a morning sky, roaring engines were heard on high. At a place called El Gamil , Egyptians asserted Nasser’s will, the sound of shells and cordite smell, men descending to a thunderous hell. Ack ack and flack was poured at these troops, but none of it mattered to these sturdy groups, B companies men dropped over enemies heads, alerting them to realities dreads. Acrid smoke and cordite smell, self propelled guns releasing shell, streams of tracer searing a path, fallen heroes in a bloody bath. All because Nasser could not wait. till that day in ‘68, this worldly waterway would be his, not one parent their son would miss. To ALL those that fell at the battle of El Gamil. [Jobee 3 Parachute Group. [primary source] That first day. Bonfire night 1956 Eleven years after world war two, airborne troops were ask anew, parachuting down on Egyption sand, Major Walsh plays his hand. With Pte.Eccles marking the spot, control falls to the Majors plot, two platoon with Coates in command, attack a pillbox as was planned. Clements fires a bazooka shot, Egyption soldiers lose the plot, hands up and out they show their face, Binnsy marches them back to base, Major Stevens and B coy’s men, fall amidst a snipers den, badly wounded in the hand, the Major stays and keeps command. Then they attack the sewage farm, Cpl.Woods fall, causes alarm, with Maj.Stevens wounded again, Captain Beale takes the rein.. C coy.attack the cemetary then, Major Norman and his men, call and get air support, to halt the danger snipers thwart, Pte Beech with bren in hand, dispatches a soldier in the sand, the Egyption’s bazooka failed to fire, soldiers remember to attach that wire. To Hms. Albion, we send good cheer. for sending us those crates of beer, Hms.Bulwark played their part, to quench our thirst then depart.. Waiting for commando men, C coy. took the cemetary then, advanced still further to the flats, henceforth stopping sniper attacks. B.coy. then moved into the flats, C.coy.then the barracks attacked, the barracks fell with great success, C.coy. occupied the officers mess. A military success draws to a close, but lets not forget those we opposed, men on both sides were very brave, in Britains small wars heroes are made. Jobee.A coy.3 para.group [primary source] My Commanding officer-Lt Colonel P.Crook[deceased] My company commander Major ’mike’ Walsh. Later, Lt.General Mike Walsh. Gamil Abdul Nasser President of Egypt. 1918- 1970 ....... The postman’s wife gave birth to child, Beni Morr village didn’t go wild, another boy of peasant stock, a scruffy urchin running amok. no one saw no one cared, with whom young Gamils thoughts were shared, an active mind he noticed things, golden bangles, golden rings. from boy to youth with incumbent desire, the military academy he did aspire, with alacrity of mind the youth was blessed, the officer class he quickly addressed. as Major Nasser he first saw war, when UN proposals they did ignore, partition was offered the Arabs refused, Israel from then belonged to the Jews. Egyptians, Syrians, Jordanians attacked, all three armies Jews quickly sacked, a complete calamity was the 48 war, the Jews gained more land than catered for. after this shocking military defeat, Nasser advocated officers meet, radical change was planned in the land, a coup d’etat with Nequib in command. two kings they removed to clear the way, then declared a republic would hold sway, the removal of Nequib they had to arrange, he was not in favour of radical change. and so at last ‘Al Rayess’ emerged, with agrarian reform he quickly surged, more equality he certainly achieved, removing the British to which we agreed. alas his great weakness was Israel, Fedayeen attacks would never prevail, in ‘56 his skin was saved , for U.S. intervention he must have prayed. in 67 he had to resign, his military prowess was proved benign. the West Bank, Gaza, Golan Heights and all, his air force reduced to a fireball. but luck indeed favours the brave, the Arab people his skin would save, rallying round when needed most, breathing life into a military ghost. in 1970 El Rayess would die, the whole Arab world was seen to cry, the postman’s son had died so young , in his short life liberation had sprung, mistakes he made he would concede, but beloved Egypt he had freed, all in all we’d have to say. young Jamal had won the day. jobee. Acoy 3 para group.[Al Rayess/ Jamal] other names for him. Fedayeen- Egyptian Commandos I can’t remember Nasser winning any war he went into. His country was flat broke when he died. But the press seem to like him. Guy Mollet Guy Mollet became prime minister of a French coalition government in January 1956. Later that year president Gamal Abdul Nasser of Egypt announced he intended to nationalize the Suez Canal.The shareholders, mainly British and French, ask for compensation. Nasser replied “let them choke on their tears”. The French and British attacked, the canal was unblocked and compensation was duly paid up by 1963. Guy Mollet. French Prime Minister 1956- May 1957. 1905-1975. Born in Flers of ordinary stock, A textile factory his fathers lot. But Guy was different in many ways, Showing talent from early days. A teacher’s job at Arras school, Education his working tool. When Hitler came he stood his ground, Giving the Gestapo the run around. French resistance his chosen task, Many questions the Germans asked. Three times captured then freed again, Skilfully avoiding the Auchwitz train. After the war the political game, National Socialism his ultimate aim. Leon Blum he worked for first, Right wing politics they reversed. In ’56 he reached his peak, Thus for France, he could speak. French PM he became, Soon embroiled in Nasser’s game. With Anthony Eden at his side Twould soon be known far and wide, The Suez Canal was open again, Another successful military campaign. Compensation duly paid, After this highly skilfull raid. Well done Anthony, well done Guy Well done soldiers from the sky. Jb Leon Blum=First French[Jewish] PM jobee View Public Profile Find More Posts by jobee Add jobee to Your Buddy List