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Quote by Giulio Douhet

“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.”

Quote by Giulio Douhet

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Giulio Douhet was an Italian military theorist and writer, born on May 30, 1869, and died on February 15, 1930. His main contribution lies in the development of aviation strategic and tactical theories. more

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