Joseph Warren Stilwell papers 1889-2010

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Joseph Warren Stilwell papers 1889-2010

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Diaries, correspondence, radiograms, memoranda, reports, military orders, writings, annotated maps, clippings, printed matter, sound recordings, and photographs, relating to the political development of China, the Sino-Japanese Conflict of 1937-1945, and the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. Includes some subsequent Stilwell family papers. World War II diaries also available on microfilm (3 reels), with transcriptions at . http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives/collections/east-asia/featured-collections/joseph-stilwell

Number of Containers: 91 manuscript boxes, 14 oversize boxes, 1 cubic foot box, 4 album boxes, 4 boxes of slides, 7 envelopes, 3 scrapbooks, 3 phonotape cassettes, maps and charts, memorabilia; (54.9 linear feet)

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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...