The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war

🤖AI Özeti

The article discusses the misconception that air superiority guarantees a swift victory in warfare, a belief that has historically proven to be misguided. It traces the origins of this idea back to 1921, when Italian general Giulio Douhet proposed a revolutionary approach to warfare that emphasized aerial bombardments over traditional ground combat. The implications of this strategy are explored in the context of current U.S. military actions and rhetoric, particularly regarding Iran.