Struggle for Oil

Duration: 0:22:00

Creator: Ltd

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Emphasizes the industrial and military importance of oil by describing Hitler's efforts to capture the rich oil fields of the Middle East and Caucasia, thus contributing to his defeat in World War II. Stresses the increase in postwar demand for oil and the necessity for continued exploration for new sources. Discusses economic, social, and political ramifications facing Britain and the United States as primary consumers, and questions the ability of the world to tolerate sudden deprivations of oil.

Complete Record: , Emphasizes the industrial and military importance of oil by describing Hitler's efforts to capture the rich oil fields of the Middle East and Caucasia, thus contributing to his defeat in World War II. Stresses the increase in postwar demand for oil and the necessity for continued exploration for new sources. Discusses economic, social, and political ramifications facing Britain and the United States as primary consumers, and questions the ability of the world to tolerate sudden deprivations of oil.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.