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The Dictator's Playbook

Ep 3: Benito Mussolini | Prologue

See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. He also created fascism, an ideology that would plunge Europe into darkness.

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Idi Amin
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See how Idi Amin used military force to seize power and build a dictatorship in Uganda.
Francisco Franco
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Learn how Francisco Franco won the Spanish Civil War and became the dictator of Spain.
Manuel Noriega
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Watch Manuel Noriega rise to power in Panama, and witness his sudden downfall.
Benito Mussolini
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Meet the man who created fascism, an ideology that plunged most of Europe into darkness.
Saddam Hussein
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Learn how Saddam Hussein seized power in Iraq and maintained it for almost 30 years.
Kim Il Sung
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Kim Il Sung created a North Korean dictatorship that has lasted for three generations.
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