Britain, Aden and South Arabia
Journal Data
| Type | SOURCE_BOOK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan (GB) |
| ISBN-13 | 9781349216734 |
| Open Library | OL20782556W |
| Total publications | 4 |
| Coverage period | 1991 - 1991 |
| Language | EN |
Using primary source information, including interviews with the key decision-makers, this is an examination of the process leading to the British decision in 1966 to abandon its 127 year old military
Taking the Hard Line
On the 5th of June 1965, the High Commissioner published new emergency regulations to deal with the mounting security problem in Aden. They granted Turnbull increased powers of detention, allowed him to take possession of vehicles and buildings, sanctioned a "vehicle curfew", and permitted the requisitioning of ships and aircraft registered in Aden. The regulations defined terrorists and prescribed penalties for terrorist acts and acts in support…
The Commitment Established (1798–16 January 1963)
Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 prompted Britain's first military involvement in South Arabia.1 Because they feared the French would march through Egypt and Arabia and threaten India, the British sent troops to guard the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The troops initially occupied Perim Island in the Bab el Mandeb — the strait between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden — but a shortage of water forced them to leave the island. A British pre…
The Commitment Protected
The British Crown Colony of Aden joined the Federation of South Arabia as the twelfth State on the 18th of January 1963, whereupon Sir Charles Johnston became the High Commissioner for Aden and the Protectorate of South Arabia. The treaty1 acknowledged that British sovereignty over Aden would not be affected by the Colony's accession to the Federation, although Aden would become a full member-State,2 and the British Government reserved the right …
Britain, Aden and South Arabia
Using primary source information, including interviews with the key decision-makers, this is an examination of the process leading to the British decision in 1966 to abandon its 127 year old military
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Taking the Hard Line
On the 5th of June 1965, the High Commissioner published new emergency regulations to deal with the mounting security problem in Aden. They granted Turnbull increased powers of detention, allowed him to take possession of vehicles and buildings, sanctioned a "vehicle curfew", and permitted the requisitioning of ships and aircraft registered in Aden. The regulations defined terrorists and prescribed penalties for terrorist acts and acts in support…
The Commitment Established (1798–16 January 1963)
Napoleon's invasion of Egypt in 1798 prompted Britain's first military involvement in South Arabia.1 Because they feared the French would march through Egypt and Arabia and threaten India, the British sent troops to guard the southern entrance to the Red Sea. The troops initially occupied Perim Island in the Bab el Mandeb — the strait between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden — but a shortage of water forced them to leave the island. A British pre…
The Commitment Protected
The British Crown Colony of Aden joined the Federation of South Arabia as the twelfth State on the 18th of January 1963, whereupon Sir Charles Johnston became the High Commissioner for Aden and the Protectorate of South Arabia. The treaty1 acknowledged that British sovereignty over Aden would not be affected by the Colony's accession to the Federation, although Aden would become a full member-State,2 and the British Government reserved the right …
Britain, Aden and South Arabia
Using primary source information, including interviews with the key decision-makers, this is an examination of the process leading to the British decision in 1966 to abandon its 127 year old military