Explore the definitive history of Saddam Hussein, one of the 20th century’s most brutal dictators. From his humble origins in Tikrit, follow his ascent through the Pan-Arab Ba’ath Party to seize absolute power in 1979. This documentary examines the Iran-Iraq War, the invasion of Kuwait and the Gulf War, the crippling UN sanctions, and the eventual US-led invasion in 2003. Discover the truth behind his tyrannical rule, his use of chemical weapons, the cult of personality, and the chaos that followed his downfall. A crucial, high-quality look at the making of modern Iraq.