Special-Ops Missions Distracted Saddam's Forces During Iraqi Invasion
by Insider 1 day ago Share This: In early 2002, the U.S. decided to invade Iraq and topple Saddam Hussein and his brutal regime. Sketchy claims of weapons of mass destruction notwithstanding, the Iraqi military was a potent adversary and one of the largest armies in the world. The U.S.-led coalition opted to invade from the south and head north toward Bagdad. As the defender, the Iraqis had the advantage, so U.S. planners sought to divide Iraqi forces with a feint from the north, which meant wo...
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