Download Stilwell and the American Experience in China, 1911–45 Audiobook

" Well done. A worthwhile read. "

" Barbara W. Tuchman is an outstanding writer and a very good historian. "

" Excellent and thorough history, but ponderous to read unless one had a great interest in this era. Tuchman is a master historian, but not for the mass market. "

" Good history but ultimately frustrating. The entire book resolves around 2 actions: 1) Chiang promising something but really lying to Stillwell and 2) Stillwell not believing him but trying to influence Chiang anyways. This cycle repeats itself for 400+ pages, and you want to pull your hair out after awhile. "

" Very interesting book about a time period in our history that really I didn't know much about. Took a LONG time to get through the book, but learned a lot; I give it 4 stars due to some sections seemed slow. "

" The only Tuchman I didn't like. "

" I love Barbara Tuchman's work. As with most of her other books, the middle of this one seemed to drag on a bit. It kept going after I'd lost my initial enthusiasm. But, the high-quality writing keeps me going. "

" REVIEW: Good book, good narrator "

" Easy to read, as far as history books go. Addresses what must be the most underappreaciated/known campaigns of WWII. "

" If you want to understand China and America's relationship today, this book will provide you with no better place to start. An amazing read. "

" Americans screwing up in Asia is a long tradition. "

" Book is a biography of U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell who spent several tours in China ultimately leading the U.S. effort in Burma during WWII. Provides insight into both Communist and Nationalist leadership. Not flattering to Chiang Kai Shek. "

" President Roosevelt sent General Stilwell to try to help Chiang Kai Shek. This describes one part of World War II which is largely forgotten. Some of Stilwell's troops are still in The Golden Triangle, mostly in the Burmese part. "

" T%he americans were enthralled with the Chinese and convinced that with the proper aid democracy could flourish. Stillwell was aware of the huge inefficiencies and incompetence of the Chinese government but believed that the US model would ultimately succeed. "

" An amazing story of an unknown hero. Also I learned a great deal about China's way of thinking. Have read twice. "

" Biographical account of the life and experiences of Vinegar Joe Stilwell and the US campaign in China. So far-so good. "

" A seminal history of our relations to the Far East and useful even today. America has not yet learned that some people in the world do not think as we do. A must read for any historian. "

" Longer and less lyrical than Barbara Tuchman usually is, the book was still full of some fascinating stuff about a place, time and history that was relatively new territory to me. "

" An excellent book for anyone interested in China and SEAsia. Great writing. "

" Barbara W. Tuchman is an outstanding writer and a very good historian. "

" A biography of an interesting WWII general in China, as well as an epic story of the Japanese incursion into that country and the conflict between the Nationalists and Communists. A great read. I love Barbara Tuchman's work. "

" An amazing story of an unknown hero. Also I learned a great deal about China's way of thinking. Have read twice. "

" An excellent book for anyone interested in China and SEAsia. Great writing. "

" Americans screwing up in Asia is a long tradition. "

" Biographical account of the life and experiences of Vinegar Joe Stilwell and the US campaign in China. So far-so good. "

" Excellent and thorough history, but ponderous to read unless one had a great interest in this era. Tuchman is a master historian, but not for the mass market. "

" T%he americans were enthralled with the Chinese and convinced that with the proper aid democracy could flourish. Stillwell was aware of the huge inefficiencies and incompetence of the Chinese government but believed that the US model would ultimately succeed. "

" Very good biography of a person in a job they dislike, while others of less experience get the glory. "

" vinegar joe! ya really learn a lot about china in the war and what a prick chiang kai-shek was. "

" Longer and less lyrical than Barbara Tuchman usually is, the book was still full of some fascinating stuff about a place, time and history that was relatively new territory to me.

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