Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 257, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1926 — Page 14

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MITCHELL FEARS LAUGHED AT BY WARSECRETARY Davis Sees U. S. Protected From Air Attack Says One Command Best. Bu Times Special WASHINGTON', Feb. 26.—Secretary of War Davie is not at all flcared by Col. William Mitchell’s blood-curdling uredictions of death, and destruction from the air which would be ours in the event war suddenly descended upon this country. Discussing the problem of national defense, he said: “A country’s defensive plan, as distinguished from an offensive plan, is based upon the probable strength which could be brought against it. This necessarily varies with different countries, the geographical factor being an important consideration. Oceans Protect United States “This is especially true of this country, protected as we are by broad oceans on both the east and the west. Such a situation is particularly important when considering the "danger of an air attack. "Dr. L. W. F. Durand, member of the advisory committee on aeronautics and director of the Stanford aero-dynamics laboratory, stated recently, according to the papers, that the maximum range of an airplane carrying a load of bombs is 1,200 miles at present. In his opinion a plane that will travel 2,000 miles carrying a 4,000-pound bomb may be developed in time, but anything beyond that is nearly impossible. “If this eminent scientist is correct it ig evident that to make an air attack and return an enemy must seize and hold a base within 500 or 600 miles of our coast. “Tlje President’s aircraft board stated: ‘lt seems to be the consensus of expert opinion that the effective radius of flight for bombing “operations is at present between 200 and 300 miles.’ In this respect, the difference between our geographical situation and that of European nations is obvious. This difference would naturally affect the size, composition and organization of our air forces as compared with theirs. Element of Time “The element of time is also an important An European nation might be in danger of an air attack wit hip a few minutes after war is declared. We are in no such danger. “Another factor. ... in devising war plans, which all military experts consider of greatest importance, is the necessity of unity of command. This was the outstanding lesson of the World War. The Oommander-in-Chief should control the air forces as ivell as the ground forces, and the air operations which are an essential part of the ground operations should be coordinated with the battle plans for the other units which constitute the rest of his command. “This is a plain business proposition. Every business enterprise should have at its head one supreme and final authority. The business man gives to his subordinates a considerable measure of authority and upon each he places the proper measure of responsibility. The WarDepartment’s national defense theory differs in no essential particular from this business-like methc and, “Wo must consider the whole defense problem calmly, thoughtfully, patriotically. The subject is too fanportant for passion or prejudice, the consequences of mistakes too dangerous. Let us have but one thought in mind: the safety of our country, the lives of our boys in battle. Other considerations are unimportant; tills is all important.”

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