“There are a lot of people who say that bombing cannot win the war. My reply to that is that it has never been tried. . . and we shall see.”
Quote by Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet
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Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet
Sir Arthur Harris, 1st Baronet, was a British Air Marshal who served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force during World War II. Known for his strict tactics and strategies, particularly during the bombing raids on Germany, Harris was a controversial figure during and after the war. His actions, while effective in terms of strategic bombing, were also criticized for targeting civilian populations, leading to debates about the ethics of warfare and military operations. more
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Source: Great destiny: sixty years of the memorable events in the life of the man of the century recounted in his own incomparable words