“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.” MeanWarAbleWinningChanceEnemyCuttingAirMilitaryBasesArmyCommandOperationsAviationNavyAir PowerAirpowerMilitary Aviation Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air
“I have a mathematical certainty that the future will confirm my assertion that aerial warfare will be the most important element in future wars, and that in consequence not only will the importance of the Independent Air Force rapidly increase, but the importance of the army and navy will decrease in proportion.” ImportantWarForceAirElementsConsequenceImportanceIncreaseArmyIndependentCertaintyMathematicalProportionAviationWarfareNavyAssertionDecreaseAir ForceAir PowerAirpower Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air
“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.” WarOrderCasesAirMilitaryPositionDefenseCommandConquerSufficientAviationAdequateDefenceAir ForceAir PowerNational DefenseAirpowerWarlords Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air
“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.” WarCharacterWaitingChangeVictorySmileAviationCombatAdaptationMaking ChangesAnticipateTheoristsThose Who Wait Book:Command Of The Air Source: Command Of The Air
