The Command of the Air
Abstract
Giulio Douhet stands out among military theorists for his prescient insights into how the advent of airpower would change modern warfare. Despite having very little actual flying experience, Douhet formed a theory of airpower that still deserves study today. He recognized that the development of the airplane would make "command of the air" the first objective in any campaign and the ultimate enabler of victory in war. While his insights into the importance of air superiority deserve study, it is his recognition of how the character of war would change in the airpower age that proved prophetic.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1122179
Entities
People
- Giulio Douhet
Organizations
- Air University Press