How was Stilwell's relationship with Merrill's Marauders?
Well-respected
Idolized
Disenchanted
Beloved
Answer
Stilwell was disenchanted with Merrill's Marauders because they had little respect for his orders. Merrill's Marauders were a highly independent unit that operated in the Burmese jungles, and they often disobeyed Stilwell's orders. Stilwell believed that they were a reckless and undisciplined unit that was more interested in glory than in winning the war.
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