Joseph Stilwell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Stilwell

United States Army general

Date of Birth: 19-Mar-1883

Place of Birth: Palatka, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 12-Oct-1946

Profession: military personnel, basketball coach

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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". 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 Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek.
General George Marshall, the Army Chief of Staff, acknowledged he had given Stilwell "one of the most difficult" assignments of any theater commander.