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The Dictator's Playbook

Season 1 Episode 2: Saddam Hussein

The next episode explores Saddam Hussein's 24-year rule marked by extreme brutality, fear tactics, and inhumane treatment of prisoners, ultimately leading to his downfall at the hands of US forces during the 2003 Iraq War.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Kim Il-Sung

1. Kim Il-Sung

Aired: Jun 2, 2018

The next episode delves into the fascinating tale of Kim Il Sung, who founded...

Episode 2 Saddam Hussein

2. Saddam Hussein

Aired: Jun 9, 2018

The next episode explores Saddam Hussein's 24-year rule marked by extreme bru...

Episode 3 Benito Mussolini

3. Benito Mussolini

Aired: Jun 16, 2018

Benito Mussolini's rise to power will be explored in the next episode, as he ...

Episode 4 Manuel Noriega

4. Manuel Noriega

Aired: Jun 23, 2018

The chief of intelligence in Panama, a military officer from the country, ini...

Episode 5 Francisco Franco

5. Francisco Franco

Aired: Jun 30, 2018

The next episode delves into the dark legacy of Francisco Franco's regime in ...

Episode 6 Idi Amin

6. Idi Amin

Aired: Jul 7, 2018

Idi Amin, a former British army soldier, leveraged his military expertise to ...

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The Dictator's Playbook Season 1 Episode 2: Saddam Hussein Videos

Saddam Hussein | The Dictator's Playbook (Season 1 Episode 2)

Saddam Hussein | The Dictator's Playbook (Season 1 Episode 2)

Info about The Dictator's Playbook

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War, Documentary, History