Kingdom of Egypt
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Over the course of the next few days, the situation was heating up faster than Farouk and his court could expect. The night of the British arrival, and subsequent riots that erupted in Cairo the next morning was more than enough for the weak, and aging king. The Parliament was outraged and in unison, essentially blamed all of Egypt's troubles on King Farouk.
So, they forced him to abdicate in favor of his infant son, Fuad, who was crowned Fuad II. However, the Parliament resolved to take complete control over the government and its administration. They dissolved what already little powers the monarchy had, and even the Parliament itself. Then, after much deliberation an emergency council was elected from the multitude of the Parliament. It was called the Egyptian Reactionary Government, and was led by the most powerful members of Parliament and Egypt itself; twelve men in all under the wealthy landowner and politician, Omar Youssef.
As the situation in Cairo continued to escalate he drafted a letter to the known Socialist agitator, Major General Naguib.
To: Major General Naguib of the Soviet Socialist Republic
From: Omar Youssef, Chairman of the Egyptian Reactionary Government
Encryption: medium
Greetings Fellow Countryman,
We have necessary intelligence to believe that you are the leader of the largest Socialist faction in our country. I have a deep sympathy for Socialism, but I do not see it as the direction our country is forced to take. Therefore, I invite you to Cairo so that we may discuss a possible solution instead of descending into Civil War. I would not like to see Egypt's sons and daughters perish by each others' hand. We welcome you in the most peaceful manner possible, and we hope that you will consider this proposal.
After writing the letter, Youssef knew that a solution most likely would not be reached so he also ordered the control of the Egyptian Armed Forces to be vested in the power of the Council. Their numbers stood at a little over 80,000 men organised into 2 armies. One was stationed in Cairo and the other in Alexandria. He figured his army was better equipped than the rebels but he wasn't all that sure. The outdated divisions were to begin using the latest Lee Enfield, and also 10,000 M1919 Browning machine gun were distributed among numerous divisions and brigades.
Cairo was also put under marshal law and curfews were put in place. Guards were on nearly every street corner. They were ordered only to disperse crowds and keep the peace, they would not fire unless fired upon. At the King's Palace, barricades were put up, the guard was raised from 200, to 2,000 men protecting the young King and the Council. The Egyptian army did not possess many tanks, but they had received 100 General Grant Medium Tanks from the British the past two years and they were also put into service. Lastly, Youssef prepared to call up the reserves if the situation escalated further.