1954 General Twining Returns from Moscow

General Nathan Twining, Air Force Chief of Staff, shares his experiences after an eight-day visit to Soviet aviation facilities. He emphasizes the controlled nature of the visit and acknowledges the difficulty in becoming an expert on the Soviet Union. Twining reflects on the trip, stating that his perception of the strength of the air forces remains unchanged.

What was General Twining's initial sentiment upon returning from the Soviet Union?

• He was disappointed.

• He was excited.

• He was relieved.

• He was confused.

What did General Twining admit about his knowledge of the Soviet Union?

• He had no knowledge at all.

• He was confident in his understanding.

• He considered himself an expert.

• He acknowledged his limited expertise.

What did a famous observer say about expertise on the Soviet Union?

• Only a few people understand the Soviet Union.

• There are no experts, only varying degrees of ignorance.

• Everyone is an expert on the Soviet Union.

• There are many experts on the Soviet Union.

How did General Twining describe the nature of his visit to the Soviet Union?

• It was a chaotic visit.

• It was an unplanned visit.

• It was a short and well-controlled visit.

• It was a long and detailed visit.

How did General Twining feel about the strength of the air forces after his visit?

• He was unsure about his feelings.

• His perspective remained unchanged.

• He felt less confident.

• He felt more confident.