The Deeds Of Valiant Men: A Study In Leadership. The Marauders In North Burma, 1944

Download or read book The Deeds Of Valiant Men: A Study In Leadership. The Marauders In North Burma, 1944 written by LTC Henry L. Kinnison IV and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper is intended to examine key aspects of senior leadership in the execution of the North Burma Campaign of 1944 by the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional). The paper addresses the formation and training of the unit, also known as Merrill’s Marauders. It also addresses the three major missions performed by the Marauders to include the seizing of the Myitkyina airstrip. In particular, the paper considers the leadership of Generals Stilwell and Merrill during the campaign and examines new evidence concerning their performance.