Blood and Oil The Middle East in World War I

Product Description "Blood and Oil - The Middle East in World War I" examines the devastating conflict and Western political intrigue that laid the foundation for wars, coups, revolts and military interventions in the Middle East. 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. Written and produced by Marty Callaghan ("Archives of War," "Remember Pearl Harbor: America Taken by Surprise"), this feature-length documentary film follows conflict from the Ottoman Empire's entry into the Great War in October 1914 to the Allied victory and declaration of the new Turkish Republic in 1923, and the hostilities that have plagued the region since. The 112-minute DVD also features extended expert commentary. Review "Delves deeper into the conflict and provides viewers with background on how the Middle East became the fractious, violent region it is today." --Cheryl Cheng, "Video Business" "'Blood and Oil - The Middle East in World War I' methodically recounts how Britain and France carved up the Middle East to suit their political and economic needs." --John Latchem, "Home Media Retailing" "History tells us what has happened over the past hundred years hasn't worked. 'Blood and Oil' shows us why." --Steve Young, Talk show host, novelist, weekly oped-columnist, award-winning television writer and filmmaker About the Actor Marty Callaghan?s credits include Pearl Harbor: America Taken by Surprise, the Archives of War series and The 20th Century: A Moving Visual History. He played a key role in publishing Tom Clancy?s first novel, The Hunt for Red October and his writings have been published in various magazines, such as Naval History, Sailing and the U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings. Callaghan's work has been recognized by the International Documentary Association in Los Angeles. About the Director Marty Callaghan s credits include "Remember Pearl Harbor: America Taken by Surprise," the "Archives of War" series and "The 20th Century: A Moving Visual History." He played a key role in publishing Tom Clancy s first novel, "The Hunt for Red October" and his writings have been published in various magazines, such as "Naval History," "Sailing" and the "U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings." Callaghan's work has been recogniz