Four-star American army general nicknamed "Vinegar Joe" for his sour
demeanor and lack of tact (he made no secret of the fact that he detested Gen.
Douglas MacArthur, considering him a poor leader, a sub-par tactician and a self-serving egomaniac). Gained fame in World War II for his campaign against the Japanese in Southeast Asia, mainly Burma. Portrayed in the
Steven Spielberg film
1941 (1979) by
Robert Stack.