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Would not the sight of a single enemy airplane be enough to induce a formidable panic? Normal life would be unable to continue under the constant threat of death and imminent destruction.
General Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air (Il dominio dell'aria), 1921.
Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence.
General Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air, 1921.
I have a mathematical certainty that the future will confirm my assertion that aerial warfare will be the most important element in future wars, and that in consequence not only will the importance of the Independent Air Force rapidly increase, but the importance of the army and navy will decrease in proportion.
General Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air, 1921.
In order to assure an adequate national defense, it is necessary — and sufficient — to be in a position in case of war to conquer the command of the air.
General Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air, 1921.
And even if a semblance of order could be maintained and some work done, would not the sight of a single enemy airplane be enough to induce a formidable panic? Normal life would be unable to continue under the constant threat of death and imminent destruction.
General Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air, 1921.
To have command of the air means to be able to cut an enemy’s army and navy off from their bases of operation and nullify their chances of winning the war.
General Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air, 1921.
Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.
Giulio Douhet
The Command of the Air, 1921.
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