Joseph Warren Stilwell papers, 1889-2010.

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Joseph Warren Stilwell papers, 1889-2010.

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) and in digital form at http://www.hoover.org/hila/collections/6977902.html. Sound use copies of sound recordings available.

91 ms. boxes, 14 oversize boxes, 1 cu. ft. box, 4 album boxes, 4 boxes of slides, 7 envelopes, 3 scrapbooks, 3 phonotape cassettes, maps and charts, memorabilia.

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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...

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