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In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, four soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help.

Dancers Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan rise to fame in the late 80's as Milli Vanilli. The duo never sang a word in their songs nor their debut album and, when the truth was finally revealed, they started one of the biggest scandals in music history.

A chilling vision of the house of Saddam. The world of Hussein comes to life through the eyes of the man who was given a choice; either be the double for Saddam's sadistic son, or die.

When Iraq invades Kuwait in August 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.

A horrifying account of Saddam's use of chemical weapons, and the atrocities his sidekick "Chemical Ali" performed in the name of the Ba'ath Party.

A spy tries to rescue his son from Iraqui prison, while the intelligence agency plots to use the agent in its own hidden agenda.

On 2 August 1990, believing himself to be untouchable, Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. A decision that would have devastating consequences for his regime. This attack triggered the Gulf War (until Operation Desert Storm, in January-February 1991), during which Iraq will experience the disproportionate firepower of the Americans: 100,000 soldiers and 60,000 civilians will lose their lives. To this hecatomb will be added the hundreds of thousands of victims who died of malnutrition as a result of the effects of the twelve-year embargo imposed after the war. But Washington's new arch-enemy, Saddam, is holding firm.

In 1980 Iraqi mechanized forces using blitzkrieg style tactics, less air power, invaded an unprepared Iran. How Iran managed to mobilize and gain the upper hand is explained. The events leading up to and continuing in the War of the Cities and finally the Tanker War that motivated the world's super powers to intervene and eventually end the war are described. Finally, with it's oil industry devastated but with a massive military Iraq turns on Kuwaitt to seize it's oil field for Iraqi exploitation.

Find out how deception can take many forms and turn the tides of even the most perilous of situations. An examination Operation Fortitude, the range of plans which hid the location of the D-Day landings.

Saddam Hussein used cunning and deception to befriend the West, before turning his back. He has risked everything to secretly develop his weapons of mass destruction, including the welfare of his own people.

We explore the use of air power in military conflicts, with two major cases. The Battle of Britain in 1940, the world's first purely aerial battle, and the opening air campaign of Operation Desert Storm in January 1991.

Uncover the best kept secrets of the air campaign in the Gulf War. From the classified spy plane missions to the clever use of deception, learn more about the controversial yet strategic plans to destroy Iraqi targets.

This is the story of how the American 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment used superior equipment and training to overcome a blinding sandstorm and hundreds of tanks manned by Iraq's elite Republican Guard.

Sanctions hurt everyone even countries that aren't involved in the conflict between the belligerents. So the question is, can your country and allies tolerate the economic pain so much better than the other country that it will eventually capitulate.

In 1990, the UN passed Resolution 678, giving Iraq an ultimatum to leave Kuwait following their invasion.

Palestinian refugees have been a challenge for Arab countries as well as Israel.

Yemen is in the midst of a civil war between Houthi rebels and the internationally recognized, though somewhat fragmented, established government. This plays out on Saudi Arabia's southern border draw them into the conflict. Saudi Arabia's concerns suit Iran just fine so they have supported the Houthis.

1987-1991. The protracted search for peace was repeatedly sabotaged.

From Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte, ancient generals took advantage of a military tactic still used in modern warfare - a tactic known as Rapid Dominance.

Combined arms operations use the force of different military corps to increase combat power. Combining these forces needs incredible planning and authority.

A detailed account of Operation Praying Manitis that ended the tanker wars in 1988.

We bring the RAF story into the modern era. Another aircraft to have extended the RAF's capabilities is the C130 Hercules.

Exploring the US's complicated relationship with Iraq, first supporting the country during the Iran-Iraq war but then turning against it after Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.

In retaliation to an uprising by the Peshmerga, Saddam Hussein unleashes a chemical attack upon the Kurdish city of Halabja. After their earlier defeat at Basra, Iraqi forces regroup to reconquer the al-Faw peninsula from the Iranians.

The story of battleships USS Wisconsin and USS Missouri from their reactivation by Ronald Reagan through their participation in Operation Desert Storm.