Historical Atlas of Eastern Mediterranean (13 June 1956)

Jun 1953Egyptian monarchy
abolished

19 Oct 1954–13 Jun 1956British withdraw from
Suez Canal Zone

Nov 1954Algerian War of
Independence begins

Feb 1955Iran, Iraq, Turkey,
& Pakistan sign
alliance with UK

Apr 1955–Feb 1959Insurgents in Cyprus
demand union with Greece

May 1955Warsaw Pact formed

Jan 1956Sudan gains independence
from UK & Egypt

Eastern Mediterranean, 13 Jun 1956: Rise of NasserFull map view for mobile