Giulio Douhet's Doctrine

Giulio Douhet was an Italian general and air power theorist who proposed that in modern warfare, air supremacy is crucial for victory. His doctrine emphasized that strategic bombing of an enemy's infrastructure and civilian population could undermine morale and disrupt their war capacity, potentially leading to a quicker resolution without ground invasion. Douhet argued that air forces should focus on destroying key targets, as controlling the skies would allow for greater freedom of action and protect friendly forces. His ideas significantly influenced military aviation strategies in the 20th century and the way nations approached air warfare.