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He was one of the few American generals who had extensive experience in Asia, having served as a military attaché in Beijing and as commander of US Army forces in China.
During World War II, Stilwell was assigned to the China-Burma-India (CBI) theater, where he led the US Army's Chinese-American Composite Wing (CACW) in the defense of China against the Japanese invasion. However, he clashed with other Allied commanders, particularly British General William Slim, over strategy and resources, and was eventually removed from command in 1944.
After the war, Stilwell retired from the Army and became a military adviser to the government of Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan. He died on October 12, 1946, in San Francisco, California. Despite his controversial leadership style, Stilwell was highly respected by his troops for his dedication to their well-being and his personal courage.
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