A Hundred Hours to Suez

<p><strong>A Hundred Hours to Suez</strong> first published in 1957 is a firsthand account of Israel's invasion of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula in late 1956. Included are 3 pages of maps and numerous line drawings. Author Robert Henriques (1905-1967) was a British writer broadcaster and farmer. During World War II he served in the British Army as well as with the American army and as he states in <em>A Hundred Hours to Suez</em> during World War II I spent much of my time serving with United States forces; I landed with United States assault troops at both Casablanca and Sicily; on occasion I have worn the American uniform with pride; I served with General Patton in North Africa; I was twice given medals by President Roosevelt in reward for my services under General Eisenhower.</p>