What were the roles of Joseph W. Stilwell and Americans in Burma during WW2?

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What were the roles of Joseph W. Stilwell and Americans in Burma during WW2?

2007-09-16 16:17:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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Stilwell commanded the Chinese forces in Burma. The Americans supplied them initially by air from India, and then via the Ledo Road (and may have supplied air support).

read Sand Against the Wind by Barbara Tuchman.

2007-09-16 17:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To invade Burma from the north.
People called Stillwell 'the greatest company commander ever to be a general'.

2007-09-17 00:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

To attack the Japanese from their bases in China

2007-09-16 18:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I still cant talk about it I am sorry (top secret)

2007-09-16 16:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by jaspers mom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋