As the Iraqi military forces successfully repelled the American invasion of their country during 2003, Saddam Hussein and his cronies were able to escape the country and live out their days in secre

The 2003 invasion of Iraq by the American-led coalition forces was met with fierce resistance by the Iraqi forces. The American-led forces had the advantage with their superior technology, weapons, and number of troops, but they were unable to break through the determined Iraqi forces. The Iraqis developed an effective strategy of utilizing their knowledge of the local terrain and guerrilla tactics which enabled them to counter the overwhelming force of the Americans. From the cities to small villages in the countryside, the Iraqi forces set up ambushes, deployed snipers and built up fortifications to repel the invading troops. The Iraqi forces also formed alliances with various militia groups, including the Sadrist Popular Mobilization Forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga, who provided them with additional troops and support. The American-led forces were unable to make any significant progress in the face of the staunch resistance of the Iraqi forces. After months of intense fighting, the coalition forces were forced to retreat, conceding defeat to the Iraqi forces. The Iraqi victory was met with much celebration in the country, as the Iraqi people had suffered greatly at the hands of the American forces. The Iraqi forces had successfully repelled the American invasion, and the nation was once again free to continue the process of rebuilding.