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What can we learn from Source A about Anthony Eden's reasons for opposing Colonel Nasser?
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... Suez Crisis Coursework Assignments Study source A What can we learn from Source A about Anthony Eden's reasons for opposing Colonel Nasser? Throughout the radio and television broadcast Eden argues a cast iron case against Nasser. Nationalizing the Suez Canal threatens British links abroad and her economy. It is an artery between the motherland and the empire but it is 'not vital to Egypt.' Legally, Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal without 'consent' or 'consultation.' As far as Eden is concerned Nasser has 'seized it' and broken international law. Eden feels betrayed and claims Nasser is not a representative of Egypt as 'our quarrel is not with Egypt, it is with Colonel Nasser.' Eden is hurt and appalled by Nasser's treatment towards Britain as he 'conducted a vicious propaganda campaign against this country.' Nasser is shown as a demagogue and ' not a man who can be trusted.' Eden compares Nasser to Hitler and













