Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I
by Marty Callaghan
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Director: Marty CallaghanBrand: INECOM ENTERTAINMENT CO
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: Anamorphic, Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.77:1
Running Time: 112 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-12-05
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Inecom Entertainment Company
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Movie Review: Vital Background for Today's Issues
Summary: 5 Stars
In order to understand the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, one needs a good grounding in the region's history. "Blood and Oil" provides an outstanding overview of the regional issues, from World War I to the present. Commentary by subject matter experts, as well as interesting historical footage, help to bring the information to life. Ever since my first viewing, I have recommended this film to *anyone* who says they don't know why the US is in the Middle East. I've watched the film twice since then, and have finally bought my own copy. Truly an outstanding work.
Summary of Blood and Oil: The Middle East in World War I
Except for the Dardanelles/Gallipoli campaigns the extensive combat operations in the Middle East during World War I have been largely overlooked in documentary programs. Given the historical significance of the Ottoman Empire's demise in 1918 and the ongoing importance of Middle Eastern oil reserves to Western economies a close study of this conflict provides two important lessons: 1. The Treaty of Versailles agreed to by the Western Powers in 1919 paved the way for military and political chaos in the Middle East which continues to this very day. 2. Oil reserves in the Middle East became an important strategic concern for Western Powers helping to justify their economic diplomatic and military interference in the region. After the end of World War I most of the Ottoman Empire was carved up into "spheres of influence" controlled mostly by the British and French. The remaining territories became the modern state of Turkey in 1923 - after a five-year struggle by Turkish nationalists against Western domination. With little regard for cultural historical religious and demographic considerations the West sponsored the creation of several new nations: Iraq Syria Lebanon Palestine Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Thus a "tinderbox" was built from Western greed igniting a multitude of wars revolts coups and military occupations that truly have made the defeat of the Ottoman Empire little more than a hollow victory.System Requirements:Running Time: 112 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 806213163026 Manufacturer No: 16302Documentary DVD Video
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