General Giulio Douhet

General Giulio Douhet was an Italian military officer and airpower theorist who believed that strategic bombing — attacking an enemy’s cities, infrastructure, and morale from the air — could secure victory without the need for ground combat. He argued that air forces should be prioritized and used to strike decisive blows, potentially forcing an opponent to surrender quickly. Douhet’s ideas significantly influenced military strategy in the 20th century, especially during World War II, emphasizing the importance of air superiority and aerial bombardment in modern warfare.