Quote#Politics & Power
Offense is the essence of air power
Quote byHenry H. Arnold · 1886–1950
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: As quoted in "Air Power", Air Force Association.
English (original)
Offense is the essence of air power.
— Henry H. Arnold
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