Iraq War 2003 Explained - Why Bush and Blair Attacked Iraq

On the 20th March 2003, the US, UK, Australia and Poland launched a contraversial invasion of Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein. This video will explore, without justification or criticism, the road to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It is for the viewer to make their own judgement based on the evidence presented.

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