At the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, stating he had an "uneasy feeling" about Chaney and his staff. On June 23, 1942, he returned to London as Commanding General, European Theater of Operations (ETOUSA), based in London and with a house on Coombe, Kingston upon Thames, and replaced Chaney. He was promoted to lieutenant general on July 7. COUNT 5
QSN1 As of May 1942, who commanded the Army Air Forces? ANS1 Henry H. Arnold QSN2 To what city did Eisenhower travel to May 1942? ANS2 London QSN3 What appointment did Eisenhower receive on June 23, 1942? ANS3 Commanding General, European Theater of Operations QSN4 Who commanded the English theater in May 1942? ANS4 James E. Chaney QSN5 To what rank was Eisenhower promoted on July 7, 1942? ANS5 lieutenant general