Egypt is placed under martial law in response to widespread riots against the British
… From 1951 to 1952 Egypt was ravaged by violence and anti-British protest. In October 1951 the Egyptian Parliament … 1951 and January 1952 armed clashes ensued between British troops and guerrilla squads comprised of students, … away from ethnic, religious and foreign minorities to the British, uniting the local people. On 26 January 1952 King …