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 Copy Share Image
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… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
To conquer the command in the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat. — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
In order to assure an adequate national defense, it is necessary - and sufficient - to be in a position in case of war… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
I have a mathematical certainty that the future will confirm my assertion that aerial warfare will be the most important element in future wars,… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
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… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
You'll be scared! Sure you'll be scared. Who wouldn't fear having their head completely blown off. — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence. — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
To conquer the command of the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat and acceptance of whatever terms the enemy… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
Would not the sight of a single enemy airplane be enough to induce a formidable panic? Normal life would be unable to continue under… — Giulio Douhet Copy Share Image
