Tracing the Steps of General Stilwell
Tracing the Steps of General Stilwell
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One-Hour HD Documentary (2014)
Follow Nya and Steven, the grandchildren of General Joseph Stilwell, on their journey to trace their grandfather’s footsteps in China. Share their joy, wonder, and excitement as they take their first steps on the road named after their grandfather: Stilwell Road. Four-star General Joseph Warren Stilwell of the United States Army is best known for his service in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. For Nya and Steven, this trip provides a glimpse into the life of the grandfather whom they didn’t have a chance to meet. They visit General Stilwell’s home and office in Chongqing, touch the rocks from the original Stilwell Road in Yunnanyi, and take a ride down Stilwell Road in Yongping county, Yunnan province. Join them as they have drinks at the Stilwell Road Bar in Yongping County, and dine on unusual, wild vegetable dishes at the ancient town of Heshun. Discover the history of Stilwell Road, and how, to this day, General Stilwell’s legacy still lives on. |
- General Joseph Stilwell’s home in Carmel, California, during the 1940’s
- Nya and Steven sitting in the backyard of Stilwell House
- Nya and Steven at the Stilwell Museum – Chongqing, China
- General Stilwell’s office – Chongqing, China
- General Stilwell’s bedroom – Chongqing, China
- General Stilwell’s meeting room – Chongqing, China
- Planting a tree at Stilwell Museum – Chongqing, China
- Standing on the original Stilwell Road – Yunnanyi, China
- Walking on the old street of Yunnanyi – an ancient post station
- Nya and Steven with local kids – Yunnanyi, China
- Ancient Town – Dali, China
- Standing on the ancient wall of Dali
- Standing on the original Stilwell road – Yongping County, China
- Walking on an old bridge built in 1944 – Stilwell Road
- In front of Stilwell Road Bar – Baoshan City, China
- Talking with Stilwell Road Bar owner Mr. Yang
- Nya and Steven writing some messages for the Stilwell Road Bar
- . Interviewed by local media – Baoshan City, China
- Nya taking picture of a volcano crater in the Volcano National Geo Park – Tengchong, China
- Watching chef Yang cooking in the Zou Yi Fang Restaurant – He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Tasting local wild vegetable dishes – He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Entrance gate to He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Standing on the street – He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Inside the Western Yunnan Japanese Resistance War Museum – Tengchong, China
- Reading a story about General Stilwell in the Museum
- Talking to an old man whom traveled a long distance to pay tribute to General Stilwell – War Memorial Cemetery in Tengchong, China
- Looking at the tombstones of American soldiers lost during the anti-Japanese war
- Tombstones of Chinese soldiers – War Memorial Cemetery in Tengchong, China
- Standing beside General Stilwell’s statue – Songshan battlefield
- Standing on the Wanding Bridge – Steven is in China, Nya is in Burma (Myanmar)
- Nya’s final interview on the Wanding Bridge
- Steven’s final interview on the Wanding Bridge
- Production Crew Picture on the Wanding Bridge
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Title: Tracing the Steps of General Stilwell Length: 60 minutes Format: DVD Production Year: 2014
Description
One-Hour HD Documentary (2014)
Follow Nya and Steven, the grandchildren of General Joseph Stilwell, on their journey to trace their grandfather’s footsteps in China. Share their joy, wonder, and excitement as they take their first steps on the road named after their grandfather: Stilwell Road.
Four-star General Joseph Warren Stilwell of the United States Army is best known for his service in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. For Nya and Steven, this trip provides a glimpse into the life of the grandfather whom they didn’t have a chance to meet. They visit General Stilwell’s home and office in Chongqing, touch the rocks from the original Stilwell Road in Yunnanyi, and take a ride down Stilwell Road in Yongping county, Yunnan province.
Join them as they have drinks at the Stilwell Road Bar in Yongping County, and dine on unusual, wild vegetable dishes at the ancient town of Heshun. Discover the history of Stilwell Road, and how, to this day, General Stilwell’s legacy still lives on.
Gallery
- General Joseph Stilwell’s home in Carmel, California, during the 1940’s
- Nya and Steven sitting in the backyard of Stilwell House
- Nya and Steven at the Stilwell Museum – Chongqing, China
- General Stilwell’s office – Chongqing, China
- General Stilwell’s bedroom – Chongqing, China
- General Stilwell’s meeting room – Chongqing, China
- Planting a tree at Stilwell Museum – Chongqing, China
- Standing on the original Stilwell Road – Yunnanyi, China
- Walking on the old street of Yunnanyi – an ancient post station
- Nya and Steven with local kids – Yunnanyi, China
- Ancient Town – Dali, China
- Standing on the ancient wall of Dali
- Standing on the original Stilwell road – Yongping County, China
- Walking on an old bridge built in 1944 – Stilwell Road
- In front of Stilwell Road Bar – Baoshan City, China
- Talking with Stilwell Road Bar owner Mr. Yang
- Nya and Steven writing some messages for the Stilwell Road Bar
- . Interviewed by local media – Baoshan City, China
- Nya taking picture of a volcano crater in the Volcano National Geo Park – Tengchong, China
- Watching chef Yang cooking in the Zou Yi Fang Restaurant – He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Tasting local wild vegetable dishes – He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Entrance gate to He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Standing on the street – He Shun Ancient Town, China
- Inside the Western Yunnan Japanese Resistance War Museum – Tengchong, China
- Reading a story about General Stilwell in the Museum
- Talking to an old man whom traveled a long distance to pay tribute to General Stilwell – War Memorial Cemetery in Tengchong, China
- Looking at the tombstones of American soldiers lost during the anti-Japanese war
- Tombstones of Chinese soldiers – War Memorial Cemetery in Tengchong, China
- Standing beside General Stilwell’s statue – Songshan battlefield
- Standing on the Wanding Bridge – Steven is in China, Nya is in Burma (Myanmar)
- Nya’s final interview on the Wanding Bridge
- Steven’s final interview on the Wanding Bridge
- Production Crew Picture on the Wanding Bridge
TV Airing Schedule
Not all air dates and times are listed here.
Check your local listings for current schedules.
To request Tracing the Steps of General Stilwell contact the TV Programmer at your local PBS station.
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Title: Tracing the Steps of General Stilwell Length: 60 minutes Format: DVD Production Year: 2014