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Sounds,06 Dec 2023,43 mins,

Saddam Hussein Part 4: The First Gulf War

Real Dictators
Contains some violent scenes and some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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After Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, US forces are deployed to the region. For some Iraqis, it seems like the perfect time to rise up against their dictator. As economic sanctions bite, Saddam treats himself to a bit of retail therapy. All the while, his sons are becoming terrifying figures in their own right. A family crisis is about to snowball into a murderous feud… From Noiser, this is Real Dictators. This is part 4 of 5 of the Saddam Hussein story. Narrated by Paul McGann, written by Duncan Barrett.

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