Claire Lee Chennault and the Problem of Intelligence in China

Abstract

Claire Chennault went to China in 1937 as a military adviser to Chiang Kai-shek as Japan's war on China expanded. During late 1940-1941 he would organize and command the American Volunteer Group (AVG), popularly known as the "Flying Tigers," an air unit supported covertly by the United States before Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Chennault understood the value of intelligence and wrestling with the problems of acquiring it during most of his career. Most of what has been written about Chennault has focused on his leadership of the Flying Tigers, his relationship with the Republic of China, and his service during World War II. This article draws from his memoirs and other material to specifically address Chennault's approach to intelligence.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA523664

Entities

People

  • Bob Bergin

Organizations

  • Central Intelligence Agency

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Strikes
  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Bombing
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Instructors
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Equipment
  • Second World War
  • Tactical Air Support
  • Transport Aircraft
  • United States
  • War
  • Warfare

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  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.