US Convoy Drives Burma Road

The Stilwell Road, originally known as the Burma Lido Road, was renamed in honor of General Vinegar Joe. Planned 2.5 years ago, it spans 620 miles through challenging terrain from India to China. Despite expert doubts and Japanese air raids, it now facilitates the transport of 100,000 tons of supplies monthly, aiding Allied forces in Asia. This road is a significant American, British, and Chinese engineering achievement during the war.

What was the original name of the road that was later renamed Stilwell Road?

• Yangtze Path

• Silk Road

• Burma Lido Road

• Himalayan Highway

Who was the planner of the Stilwell Road?

• General Vinegar Joe

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General George Patton

• General Dwight Eisenhower

What was one of the major challenges faced during the construction of the Stilwell Road?

• Lack of funding

• Japanese air raids

• Shortage of labor

• Political opposition

How much cargo could the Stilwell Road transport monthly?

• 100,000 tons

• 50,000 tons

• 150,000 tons

• 75,000 tons

Which countries collaborated on the construction of the Stilwell Road?

• United States, Russia, and China

• United States, Britain, and China

• United States, India, and Japan

• United States, Britain, and India