Idi Amin’s Ascent: Military Power and the Seeds of Ambition

In this episode, we delve into the formative years of Idi Amin as
a soldier in the King’s African Rifles, the British colonial
army. From his early days as a raw recruit to his rise through
the ranks, Amin’s military career was marked by discipline,
ambition, and an unyielding determination to stand out. As he
suppressed rebellions and earned both admiration and suspicion
from his superiors, the seeds of his ambition were sown. Discover
how these early experiences shaped Amin’s leadership style and
set the stage for his dramatic rise to power.