Note 7 — Chapter VI · THE COMMUNIST AND MINOR PARTIES

Twin Stars of China, cited, p. 66. Major Carlson adds to this description in his The Chinese Army, cited, p. 35 ff. Most enthusiastically, he attributes to the Red Leaders honesty, humility, selflessness, truthfulness, incorruptibility, and a desire to do what is right. He praises their superb tactical abilities, their efficiency as organizers, their competence as leaders. He accepts the statements made by the Communist leaders as matters of good faith, and does not question their sincerity. Since he is the only qualified military visitor to put his impressions on record, these appraisals are valuable.