Adequate Quote by Giulio Douhet

Armaments are necessary - or are maintained on the pretext of necessity - because of a real or an imagined danger of war.

— Ludwig Quidde

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

Isn't it essential in any prelude to a war to be sure of your allies and be sure of your objectives?

— Dennis Skinner

Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

— Sun Tzu

What is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

— Sun Tzu

What is essential in war is victory, not prolonged operations.

— Sun Tzu

A modern, autonomous, and thoroughly trained Air Force in being at all times will not alone be sufficient, but without it there can be…

— Henry H. Arnold

It is important also to consider, that the surest means of avoiding war is to be prepared for it in peace.

— Joseph Story

In battles two things are usually required of the Commander-in-Chief: to make a good plan for his army and, secondly, to keep a strong…

— Winston Churchill

Not to have an adequate air force in the present state of the world is to compromise the foundations of national freedom and independence.

— Anonymous

The concept of military necessity is seductively broad, and has a dangerous plasticity. Because they invariably have the visage of overriding importance, there is…

— William J. Brennan

For interests that are vital to the U.S. - that is, essential for our survival and wellbeing - the U.S. should be prepared to…

— Graham T. Allison