
Tells the story of General Stilwell's experiences in the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater between October 1943 and his recall in October 1944. Chronicles the seizure of Myitkyina in Burma and the Salween River fighting in China. Includes tables, charts, maps, illustrations, bibliographical note, glossaries, and index.
This volume investigates the complex command challenges and strategic difficulties faced by General Joseph Stilwell during his tenure in the China-Burma-India theater. Authors Charles F. Romanus and Riley Sunderland utilize official military records and primary documentation to analyze the friction between Allied leadership, the logistical constraints of the CBI theater, and the political tensions inherent in the coalition effort. The work provides a detailed examination of how these command problems influenced operational outcomes during the critical period of 1943 to 1944.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Historians and military scholars regard this volume as a foundational reference for understanding the administrative and strategic complexities of the CBI theater. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the meticulous reliance on official military archives.
Page Count:
518
Publication Date:
1956-01-01
Publisher:
United States Govt Printing Office
ISBN-10:
0160019141
ISBN-13:
9780160019142
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