Middle East
- Date
1942
- Main contributor
British Ministry of Information
- Summary
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Using maps and animated diagrams, the importance of the Middle East in the world strategy of the Allied nations during World War II is shown. Austere images and narration inform the viewer of the strategic issues at stake: control of oil production, the region's role as a wall obstructing supply lines between Japan and Europe, the distance Allied supplies must travel to reach Egypt, Palestine, Iraq and Iran. Narration states "The Middle East stands between our enemies. While we hold it our enemies cannot win, and it will become a vital instrument in their defeat."
- Contributors
Grahame Tharp: director; Francis Rodker: animator; Edgar Anstey: producer
- Collection
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Language
English
- Physical Description
1 film reel (7 min.) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.