John N. Hart letters received 1960-1971

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John N. Hart letters received 1960-1971

Relates to activities of General Joseph W. Stilwell as American commanding general in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. Collected as research material for an uncompleted book. Includes letters by David D. Barrett, Frank Dorn, and other associates of Stilwell.

1 manuscript box; (0.4 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6651429

Hoover Institution Archives

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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...

Hart, John N.

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Biographical/Historical Note American historian. From the guide to the John N. Hart letters received, 1960-1971, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...

Dorn, Frank.

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Brigadier general, United States Army, commanding general, Chinese Training and Combat Command, 1944-1945. From the description of Frank Dorn papers, 1927-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872079 Biographical Note 1901, June 25 Born, San Francisco, California 1912 1915 ...

Barrett, David D. (David Dean), 1892-1977

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Colonel, United States Army; chief of the United States Dixie Mission to Chinese communist forces, 1944. From the description of David D. Barrett papers, 1933-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754868809 Biography Colonel, U.S. Army; chief of the U.S. Dixie Mission to Chinese communist forces, 1944. From the guide to the David Dean Barrett Papers, 1933-1970, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...