The Y in History

Episode 10: 1941 - Petroleum (1930s through 1941) - the era of discovery and the quest for access


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After a massive discovery of oil in East Texas in 1930, while the US is looking to expand in the Middle East, Oil ends up being recognized as a National Resource. Japan and Germany start aggressively pursuing self-sufficiency in Oil. Japan eyes the East Indies and Germany eyes the oil fields of Russia to gain access to the strategic economic asset.

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The Y in HistoryBy Ajay Kaul

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