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Real Dictators
Saddam Hussein Part 5: The War on Terror
Dec 13, 2023
The podcast explores the events leading up to the capture of Saddam Hussein, the search for WMDs, Saddam's grip on power and his vanishing act, divided opinions on the invasion of Iraq, war, transition, and the Abu Ghraib scandal, sectarian violence, and Saddam Hussein's trial.
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- The Iraq War was launched based on false claims of Saddam having weapons of mass destruction and ties to Al-Qaeda, leading to controversy and criticism of the war's justification.
- The overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime created chaos and a power vacuum in Iraq, resulting in sectarian violence, the rise of extremist groups, and ongoing instability in the country.
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The Invasion and Capture of Saddam Hussein
In 2003, Operation Red Dawn is conducted to capture Saddam Hussein, who had evaded capture for months. After unsuccessful missions, American soldiers discover Saddam hiding in a small chamber underground. They apprehend him, marking the end of his rule in Iraq.
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