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“Duet writes in his book, the command of the air, about the impact of aerial offensives upon morale and the conduct of war.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: aerial warfare strategy
For: Military strategists and historians
Key quote: “He says a complete breakdown of the social structure cannot but take place in a country subjected to this kind of merciless pounding from the air.”
The host discusses Giulio Douhet's controversial ideas on aerial warfare as presented in his book 'The Command of the Air.' Douhet advocates for targeting civilian populations to demoralize the enemy, reflecting a significant shift in warfare philosophy post-World War I.