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The Accidental Tyrant: Kim Il-Sung’s Rise to Power, and How He Kept It, with Fyodor Tertitskiy

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Kim Il-sung's Ascent and the Korean War

This chapter explores the rise of Kim Il-sung to power in North Korea during the tumultuous years of 1940 to 1945, emphasizing the role of Soviet influence and the unique characteristics of the Korean Communist Party. It details Kim's military strategies during the Korean War, his ambitions to conquer South Korea, and the critical moments leading to China's intervention. The chapter also examines the contrasting perceptions of the war from both the North Korean and American perspectives, highlighting the pivotal events that shaped the course of the conflict.

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