Iraq, Destruction of a Nation

NR2021•52m•8.8/10

DocumentaryWar & PoliticsDrama

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8.8/10(5)

The evolution of the former Saddam Hussein's Baathist regime, from the start of the 1980's Iran-Iraq war to the excalation of the ISIS/Daesh insurgency. in the 2000s.

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Production

Slug News, Tohubohu, Tohu Bohu

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 31, 2021

Last Aired

January 31, 2021

Networks

France 5

Created By

Jean-Pierre Canet

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Oil Nation

Air date: 2021-01-31

In the early 1980s, Saddam Hussein launches a full-scale invasion of Iran. The move kicks off decades of war in the Gulf region, a period marked by lies, manipulation and countless deaths.

Kuwait and the consequences

Air date: 2021-01-31

On August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait. But Western powers intervene - in favor of Kuwait. Subsequently, harsh sanctions are imposed against Iraq.

The Hunt for the Dictator

Air date: 2021-01-31

Islamist hatred of the US erupts with the 9/11 attacks. The attacks bring renewed justification for a war against Iraq.

The Rise of IS

Air date: 2021-01-31

In 2006, Saddam Hussein is captured in Iraq, brought to trial and executed. But his death does nothing to secure peace in the divided country. Islamist terrorism continues its inexorable spread.