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China in 1944

Historical records for China in 1944, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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Historical records

September

29 September 1944Conference of Dumbarton OaksChiang Kai-Shek

Dumbarton Oaks · Warfare / United Nations

Chinese representatives join the Dumbarton Oaks discussions on plans for the future United Nations organization.

October

9 October 1944Stilwell Recall RequestChiang Kai-Shek

Chongqing · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Formally insists that President Roosevelt replace General Joseph Stilwell after their command relationship deteriorates beyond repair.

21 October 1944Stilwell RecalledChiang Kai-Shek

Chongqing · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Secures the recall of General Joseph Stilwell from his China commands after prolonged disputes over strategy, authority and military reform.

28 October 1944Wedemeyer AppointmentChiang Kai-Shek

Chongqing · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appoints Albert Wedemeyer as chief of staff for the China Theater after the United States reorganizes the former China-Burma-India command.

Other Events

1944Dixie Mission ContactsZhou Enlai

Yan'an · Politics / Chinese Communist Party

Meets members of the United States Army Observer Group and discusses Communist military and political conditions.

1944Minister of WarCheng Chen

Warfare / Military

Appointed Minister of War

1944Minister of WarCheng Chen

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Appointed Minister of War

Names involved

Cheng ChenChiang Kai-ShekZhou Enlai

Places involved

ChongqingDumbarton OaksYan'an

Provenance

This page is generated from stored World History Database records matching the exact country and year shown above. Exact duplicate display records are collapsed. Records without a month are listed after the monthly sections. Source provenance varies by record; formal academic citation should be checked against the relevant primary source, archive or specialist historical reference.