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"Evil" but "a people person" - Saddam Hussein according to the soldier who guarded him
FromSky News Daily
"Evil" but "a people person" - Saddam Hussein according to the soldier who guarded him
FromSky News Daily
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It's been 20 years since the Iraq war and the capture of dictator Saddam Hussein.Once Saddam was found, he was kept prisoner in his palace with 12 US soldiers guarding him. Saddam proved to be great company and the troops developed a strong friendship with him - they would play chess with him, exercise with him, and talk about their lives.One soldier, Specialist Adam Rogerson, has spoken to the Sky News Daily podcast about his very personal experience guarding Saddam Hussein until his death.Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio Producer: Tom Gillespie Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Paul Stanworth and Wendy Parker
Released:
Sep 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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