Argument Quote by Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet
“I do not personally regard the whole of the remaining cities of Germany as worth the bones of one British Grenadier. It therefore seems to me that there is one and only one valid argument on which a case for giving up strategic bombing could be based, namely that it has already completed its task and that nothing now remains for the Armies to do except to occupy Germany against unorganized resistance.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: RAF Strategic Bombing Review, 1945
Strategic bombing may be complete; further action should focus on occupation and stability.
In simple terms: Bombing done; now occupy.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus to post‑war stability.
Themes
war
strategy
post‑war
Mood
reflective
historical
Type
military
political
When to use this quote
- post‑war occupation
- reconstruction
- peacekeeping
Key Concepts
military doctrine
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is continued bombing justified?
- How to ensure stable occupation?
A Different Perspective
Moral implications of bombing.
