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Giulio Douhet Quotes

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.

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
Change, Smile, War
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.54, Pickle Partners Publishing

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
Military, War, Air
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.51, Pickle Partners Publishing

To conquer the command in the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat.

Giulio Douhet
Military, Mean, Air
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.51, Pickle Partners Publishing

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
War, Independent, Army
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.139, Pickle Partners Publishing

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
Airplane, Sight, Enemy

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
Military, War, Mean
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.42, Pickle Partners Publishing

Тhe battlefield in the air will be the decisive one

Giulio Douhet
Military, Air, Battlefields

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
Air, Enemy, Territory
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.165, Pickle Partners Publishing

Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence.

Giulio Douhet
Airplane, Independence, Excellence
General Giulio Douhet (2014). “Command Of The Air”, p.32, Pickle Partners Publishing

You'll be scared! Sure you'll be scared. Who wouldn't fear having their head completely blown off.

Giulio Douhet
Veterans Day, Veteran, Scared

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