During the rule of Saddam Hussein and the Ba’ath Party Iraq experienced a tragic and eventful time. In a matter of years their country had undergone a complete transformation because of war and tyranny. Georges Sada, a well-known Iraqi General and fighter pilot was a man who was very close to the former dictatorial ruler of Iraq—Saddam Hussein. Georges relays in the novel “Saddam’s Secrets”, his experiences and the tragic events that occurred in Iraq during the rule of Saddam. He gives a clear, internal view as an insider of what really went on during the war between Iraq and Iran and also the oppression that the Iraqi people went through. The novel, “Saddam’s Secrets” by Georges Sada and Jim Nelson Black along with the novel “Saddam’s Ba’th
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They did so through the special security organization and also by placing spies all over Iraq. It was difficult to trust anyone or to openly express a view that opposed the party’s beliefs. The Ba’ath party made sure to employ individuals in all classes to keep track on the affairs of all civilians and they were all properly trained. According to the novel Saddam’s Ba’th Party, Saddam had once stated, “The security man must be knowledgeable about his environment, whether it is a lake, a mountain or a city, and he must gather all details, large and small about his surroundings (p.3139).” This system was a perfect replica of how France was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte after the French Revolution. He had placed spies all over and had governed the country like it was a military camp. Saddam Hussein had also given lots of power and authority to his soldiers like Bonaparte did. They performed their hearts desire in other to fulfill Saddam’s. At the same time the Ba’ath party cunningly kept a strong connection with the locals by offering them different privileges. They believed that this would help prevent any rebellions among the people. However, when a certain community or village had displeased the Ba’ath party they were punished through
They did so through the special security organization and also by placing spies all over Iraq. It was difficult to trust anyone or to openly express a view that opposed the party’s beliefs. The Ba’ath party made sure to employ individuals in all classes to keep track on the affairs of all civilians and they were all properly trained. According to the novel Saddam’s Ba’th Party, Saddam had once stated, “The security man must be knowledgeable about his environment, whether it is a lake, a mountain or a city, and he must gather all details, large and small about his surroundings (p.3139).” This system was a perfect replica of how France was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte after the French Revolution. He had placed spies all over and had governed the country like it was a military camp. Saddam Hussein had also given lots of power and authority to his soldiers like Bonaparte did. They performed their hearts desire in other to fulfill Saddam’s. At the same time the Ba’ath party cunningly kept a strong connection with the locals by offering them different privileges. They believed that this would help prevent any rebellions among the people. However, when a certain community or village had displeased the Ba’ath party they were punished through