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Saddam Hussein, the deposed president of Iraq, was captured by the United States military in the town of Ad-Dawr, Iraq on 13 December 2003. Codenamed Operation Red Dawn, this military operation was named after the 1984 American film Red Dawn. [3]
- 13 December 2003; 19 years ago
Jul 21, 2010 · Learn how former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was found hiding in a hole and arrested by U.S. soldiers on December 13, 2003, after nine months of hiding. Find out about his rise and fall, his crimes and his trial.
- Missy Sullivan
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Dec 3, 2023 · Learn about the long and complex search for the Iraqi dictator, who had eluded American forces for nine months after the invasion of Iraq. Discover how U.S. soldiers raided his hideout in Baghdad and arrested him in December 2003.
- Austin Harvey
Nov 8, 2018 · Learn how Army interrogator Eric Maddox used his skills of listening and talking to find the deposed Iraqi dictator in 2003. Read about the role of intelligence, empathy and luck in the biggest triumph of the Iraq War.
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Dec 13, 2018 · When the US invaded Baghdad in March 2003, ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and his family fled the city, leading to one of the most intense manhunts in history.
Dec 6, 2013 · Ten years ago this week, the US Army captured Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein alive. The story of how he was located and captured is an intelligence success story.
