Records of the Army Air Forces. 1902 - 1964. Motion Picture Films from the "Combat Film Report" Program Series. 1942 - 1945. JUNGLE WARFARE--PACIFIC

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Records of the Army Air Forces. 1902 - 1964. Motion Picture Films from the "Combat Film Report" Program Series. 1942 - 1945. JUNGLE WARFARE--PACIFIC

1944

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On the campaign in Burma. U.S. and Nationalist Chinese officers examine maps and aerial photographs at a jungle outpost. Gen. Stilwell confers with Chinese officers. Chinese troops dismantle light howitzers and load the parts on mules. A column of Chinese troops and pack mules move through a jungle. Supplies are dropped from a C-47 transport plane. The leading element of the column digs in, unloads and assembles the howitzers, and opens fire on Japanese positions.

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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...