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Saddam's Secret Recordings

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Exploring Saddam Hussein's Deception and Intelligence Failures

Delve into the intricacies of Saddam Hussein's downfall, from precise military operations to years of intelligence failures. Uncover the deception and mystery surrounding Hussein, with a focus on the CIA's misunderstanding of his intentions through secret tapes in 'The Achilles Trap' by Steve Karl.

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