Israeli troops move into action against the invading Syrians October 8, 1973 on the Golan Heights during the Yom Kippur War.

With all the coverage of the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo – which began on this day 40 years ago – it’s interesting to get a major oil company’s perspective. And not just any oil company, but one of the original “7 Sisters,” London-based BP.

This video features commentary from former BP Chairmen, Sirs Eric Drake and Peter Walters, regarding the unprecedented measures taken by Prime Minister Edward Heath and the company to supply the UK with Iranian oil at the expense of other contractual European customers.