Born near the city of Tikrit to a Sunni Arab family, Saddam Hussein joined the revolutionary Ba'ath Party in 1957. He played a key role in the 17 July Revolution that brought the Ba'athists to …

Oct 25, 2025 · Saddam Hussein, the controversial Iraqi leader known for his iron-fisted rule and involvement in regional conflicts, left a lasting impact on Middle Eastern history with his reign …

Nov 25, 2016 · Read all about the life of Saddam Hussein and how his rule affected Iraq and the world. Learn about his legacy and how Saddam Hussein died.

The Economist described Saddam as "one of the last of the 20th century's great dictators, but not the least in terms of egotism, or cruelty, or morbid will to power." Saddam's regime brought …

May 26, 2025 · Saddam Hussein, one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century, ruled Iraq with an iron fist for over two decades. His legacy is marked by extreme repression, …

Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who served as the president of Iraq from 1979 until he was overthrown in 2003 during the U.S. invasion ...

None were more notorious than Saddam Hussein. An enigmatic leader with a penchant for doing things his way, Saddam led Iraq across conflicting fates.

Sep 12, 2024 · Discover 50 key facts about Saddam Hussein, from his rise to power to his brutal regime and eventual downfall. Learn about his complex legacy.

Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990. Saddam Hussein’s forces conquered the country within a matter of days but they would soon suffer a significant reversal. IWM curator Megan Joyce …

After being sentenced to death by an Iraqi court, Saddam asked to be executed by firing squad instead of hanging, claiming it as the lawful military capital punishment and citing his former …