A fascinating and detailed account of how New Zealand supported Britain in its ill-fated invasion (along with France and Israel) of Egypt in 1956. It describes how the NZ government was deceived about the collusion between Britain, France, and Israel, and how it was torn between its ties with Britain, its alliance with the United States, and its adherence to the UN charter. Telling pictures of some of personalities involved add to the book's interest. Those interested in diplomatic history, Commonwealth history, Middle East.