Тhe battlefield in the air will be the decisive one

Because of its independence of surface limitations and its superior speed the airplane is the offensive weapon par excellence.

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.

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.

To conquer the command in the air means victory to be beaten in the air means defeat.

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.

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.

The one effective method of defending one's own territory from an offensive by air is to destroy the enemy's air power with the greatest possible speed.