Giulio Douhet Quotes

#1. 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

#2. 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

#3. 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

#4. 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

#5. 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

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

Giulio Douhet

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

Giulio Douhet

#8. 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

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

Giulio Douhet