Inspectors. Second, there was solid evidence that Saddam was treating his people inhumanly by murdering, torturing, and using chemical and biological weapons. Third, Saddam had the potential to use WMD against neighboring countries and/or supply terrorists with them. Saddam had stated in speeches that he would not hesitate to use WMD against Israel if the opportunity arose (pg. 41). Finally, One billion dollars worth of oil Iraq was selling each month in trade of humanitarian aid and medical supplies was going into the bank accounts of loyal Baathist.
             The British played a vital role in the liberation of Iraq. There primary area of operations remained in southern Iraq. The British forces were attached to U.S. Marine Corps units for the opening stages of the invasion. Once the coalition crossed the line of departure, the British helped seize the Ramaila Oil Fields and then proceeded northeast to Basra. The British primary objective was to liberate Basra from the Baath party stronghold and Chemical Ali. First, the British forces liberated the port of Umm Qasr along with U.S. Marines and special operation forces. After that, they proceeded to Basra, where thousands of civilians were killed on a rebelli
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