General Joseph W. Stilwell Papers, 1942 - 1944. Personal Papers and Records Regarding the History of the China-Burma-India Theater, 1942 - 1944.

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General Joseph W. Stilwell Papers, 1942 - 1944. Personal Papers and Records Regarding the History of the China-Burma-India Theater, 1942 - 1944.

1942 - 1944

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This series contains the papers of General Joseph Warren Stilwell, which pertains to the history of the China-Burma-India Theater of World War II as well as his own personal documents.

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Stilwell, Joseph Warren, 1883-1946

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Joseph Warren Stilwell (March 19, 1883 – October 12, 1946) was a United States Army general who served in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname "Vinegar Joe". He also had the nickname "Uncle Joe." Distrust of his Allies and a lack of resources meant Stilwell was continually forced to improvise. He famously differed as to strategy, ground troops versus air power, with his subordinate, Claire Chennault, who had the ear of Gen...