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PATRONS! HISTORY FRIENDS! Everyone in between! Part 2 of 1956 is now upon us, and here\\u2019s what you should do.

First \\u2013 ask yourself, do you love history?

Second \\u2013 answer yes, and have a listen to us here, as we unpack the Suez Crisis, in 21 easy steps!

For everyone, episodes 2.1 and 2.2 are out now, but for those Patrons at the $5 level and above, 1956 is about to get very interesting indeed! For the rest of the year we\\u2019ll be hitting you with the run up to, outbreak of and consequences of the SUEZ CRISIS. If you\\u2019ve been holding off from being a Patron up to now, then I can guarantee you that there has never been a better time to sign up. I think the last time we released a series so diplomatically juicy was\\u2026well\\u2026every time, but still, you\\u2019d be mad to miss out!

So what\\u2019s in the box of Episode 2.1: Bitter French Pills? Well in order to get to the bottom of Suez, we must begin the story with one its main actors, and this is where the French come in. In this episode, we will examine the painful post-war experience of France, why it was so reluctant to let go of its colonies and how this caused it more damage in the long run. As an integral, but largely forgotten player in the Crisis, understanding the French angle is essential for us. On many occasions, the fractured French government would be the only thing holding the also fractured plans for Suez together. Here, we discover what was moving the French in North Africa, and how its bitter Algerian pill, which it would put off swallowing for some time, so influenced its government\\u2019s decision to weigh in against Egypt.

I hope you\\u2019ll join me for this first episode of Part 2! I for one am really excited to get into it, so remember that if you want to access ALL of the history, come and visit us at Patreon!

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