Britain, the Six-day War and Its Aftermath

Britain''s reputation in the Middle East had been reduced to shreds by the fiasco of the Suez War in 1956 but by 1967 - as a result of quiet diplomacy and long-standing contact with the region - recovery seemed possible. But all seemed shattered by the Six-Day War and especially by the ''Big Lie'' - alleging that Britain and the USA colluded with Israel in the war and were thus vital in defeating ...