Saddam's Capture and Trial
Was Saddam Hussein’s trial truly fair?
4.4 (28)
86 mins
Explore the rise and fall of Saddam Hussein, a ruthless leader who shaped Iraq’s history through violence and fear. Learn about his capture, trial, denial of a fair trial, and his ultimate execution in the quest for justice.
Ep 1:
The Making of a Monster
From a rejected village boy to Iraq's ruthless dictator, trace Saddam Hussein's violent rise, his chemical war on Iran and the Kurds, and the atrocities that defined his reign.
Ep 2:
From Spider Hole to Prison Garden
Betrayed by his own network, Saddam is dragged from a filthy spider hole near Tikrit—then imprisoned in a palace-turned-cell where he obsesses over cleanliness, cereal, and a small garden.
Discussions (10)
Suzanne
Level 7 · 8 mo agoHim eating Raisin Bran in prison is so random lol
Sean
Level 5 · 8 mo agoThey prioritized Dujail to avoid the Anfal charges. A full trial there would have been politically disastrous since it would expose the Western governments that sold him the chemical precursors.
Terry
Level 10 · 8 mo agoFrom gold palaces to a spider hole and eating Raisin Bran Crunch every morning? Talk about a serious lifestyle downgrade! 🥣
