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. - Author: 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. - Author: 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. - Author: 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. - Author: 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. - Author: Giulio Douhet

#6. Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence. - Author: Giulio Douhet

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

#9. To conquer the command in the air means victory; to be beaten in the air means defeat. - Author: Giulio Douhet