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Saddam Hussein - Defying The World: Part 1
This film begins with the invasion of Kuwait, then looks at the President of Iraq himself - He has assumed omnipotence in his country through purging opposition, and building the power of his army. During the war against Iran Hussein thrust himself into worldwide infamy when he used chemical gas on a Kurdish village. Stock footage illustrates Hussein's road to power and profiles his rivals in the Middle East. How their varied interests affect Hussein's ambitions explain the worldwide interest in his actions. Hussein plans to build a nuclear armory amid a volatile situation. What can Saddam Hussein hope to achieve?Release
1990
Minutes
30
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD and VHS
This film begins with the invasion of Kuwait, then looks at the President of Iraq himself - He has assumed omnipotence in his country through purging opposition, and building the power of his army. During the war against Iran Hussein thrust himself into worldwide infamy when he used chemical gas on a Kurdish village. Stock footage illustrates Hussein's road to power and profiles his rivals in the Middle East. How their varied interests affect Hussein's ambitions explain the worldwide interest in his actions. Hussein plans to build a nuclear armory amid a volatile situation. What can Saddam Hussein hope to achieve?
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