The Stillwell Papers

In January, 1942, it was vital to American military strategy that China remain active in the war against Japan and that Burma, the one bridge of contact with China, be kept open. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell was chosen as commander of the American China-Burma-India theater. Throughout his service in the CBI theater, Stilwell distinguished himself as a great military leader, patriot and friend of the Chinese. Yet, after two and a half years, Stilwell was abruptly relieved of his command and brought back to the U.S. in and "atmosphere of crime." This is the General's story written in his own words of the complexities, frustrations, and successes of that dual command.