The one effective method of defending one's own territory from an offensive by air is to destroy the enemy's air power with the greatest possible speed. Giulio Douhet More Quotes by Giulio Douhet More Quotes From Giulio Douhet 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 smilechangewar 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. Giulio Douhet militaryairwar 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. Giulio Douhet independentarmywar To conquer the command in the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat. Giulio Douhet militaryairmean 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. Giulio Douhet airplanesightenemy Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence. Giulio Douhet independenceairplaneexcellence 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. Giulio Douhet militarywarmean Тhe battlefield in the air will be the decisive one Giulio Douhet battlefieldsmilitaryair You'll be scared! Sure you'll be scared. Who wouldn't fear having their head completely blown off. Giulio Douhet veteranveterans-dayscared To conquer the command of the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat and acceptance of whatever terms the enemy may be pleased to impose. Giulio Douhet conquervictoryacceptanceenemy
