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Iraq War: 'Most wanted' playing cards

In April 2003, playing cards were given to United States troops to help them identify Iraqi targets. The cards were first announced publicly by Brigadier General Vincent K Brooks.

It has been 20 years since the start of the Iraq War.

In April 2003, the US military unveiled a set of playing cards to help troops identify the most-wanted members of Saddam Hussein's government.

The cards were first revealed to the world by Brigadier General Vincent K Brooks at a press conference on 11 April 2003.

He has been sharing his memories of that time with Matt Pintus.

(Picture: Vincent K Brooks holds up the 'most wanted' playing cards. Credit: Getty Images)

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