Frontline - The Survival of Saddam

Seizoen: 2000 - Aflevering: 3 / 569 - Eerst uitgezonden: 25 januari 2000 - Episode ID: 570240

When the Gulf War ended, the United States government believed the Iraqis would quickly overthrow Saddam Hussein. But nine years later, he still rules Iraq. FRONTLINE investigates Saddam's ruthless rise to power and how he has maintained his grip despite pressure from economic sanctions, no-fly zones, UN weapons inspectors, and military attacks from the Iraqi opposition.