Created by Tom Horn on 5 Feb 2010, Last Update on 5 Feb 2010

Abdeen Palace Incident - 4 Feb 1942

British troops force King Farouk of Egypt to abdicate and ask Mustafa el-Nahhas to form a new government. It was hoped that the new government would minimize pro-axis sentiments in the royal court and provide support for the allied war effort.

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Tags : Egypt,Britain,Diplomacy,Domestic,Land,Africa,Combat

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