Who was Stilwell's superior officer during World War II?
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George Marshall
Answer
During World War II, Stilwell was the American commander in the China-Burma-India Theater. His superior officer was General George Marshall, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff. Marshall was a strong supporter of Stilwell and wanted him to succeed in his mission, but Stilwell's abrasive personality and his disagreements with Chiang Kai-shek, the leader of China, made it difficult for him to achieve his goals.
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