EGYPTIAN DESTROYER SURRENDERS

EGYPTIAN DESTROYER SURRENDERS

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The video discusses the restoration of law and order in the Middle East, focusing on the Egyptian destroyer Ibrahim Awal, which surrendered to Israeli forces. The destroyer, formerly HMS Cottesmore, was transferred to Egypt in 1950 and surrendered after being hit by Israeli jets. It was towed to Haifa, the port it had attacked. The event marked the first time a surface warship surrendered to aircraft, making history. The video concludes with a celebration and a brief mention of riot police.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original name of the Egyptian destroyer Ibrahim Awal?

HMS Belfast

HMS Cottesmore

HMS Victory

HMS Dreadnought

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the Egyptian destroyer to surrender?

Rocket-firing jet planes

Mechanical failure

A naval blockade

A submarine attack

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the Egyptian destroyer towed after its surrender?

Suez

Port Said

Haifa

Alexandria

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many crew members were brought ashore as prisoners?

150

200

250

300

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was historically significant about the surrender of the Egyptian destroyer?

It was the largest naval battle in history

It was the first time a warship surrendered to aircraft

It was the first use of submarines in warfare

It marked the end of the conflict