Real Dictators
Saddam Hussein Part 4: The First Gulf War
Dec 6, 2023
The podcast discusses Saddam Hussein's determination not to be defeated, the impact of sanctions on Iraq, Saddam Hussein's excessive building of palaces and monuments, his religious manipulation of the population, the personality cult surrounding him, and his venture into writing novels amidst ongoing feuds and bombing raids.
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- The First Gulf War was a coalition-led effort to oppose Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, resulting in a resounding victory but devastating aftermath for Iraq.
- Saddam Hussein's extravagant spending on palaces and indulgences exacerbated the suffering of the Iraqi people amidst growing opposition and international condemnation.
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The Gulf War: The Invasion of Kuwait
In 1991, President George H.W. Bush leads a coalition of countries to oppose Saddam Hussein, who had invaded Kuwait. The conflict, deemed one-sided by some, results in a heavy bombing campaign followed by a ground offensive. The coalition achieves a resounding victory, but the aftermath brings destruction and suffering to Iraq.
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