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In what year did Chennault retire from the US Army?

  • 1940

  • 1935

  • 1937

  • 1942

Answer

In 1937, Claire Lee Chennault retired from the US Army. Although highly decorated, his career was hindered by his outspoken nature, a lack of political savvy, and conflicts with superiors. However, his innovative tactics with the Flying Tigers in China would later earn him fame as a military strategist and make him a major figure in the history of aviation.
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