AOC Bomber Command Arthur Harris did see German morale as a major objective. However, he did not believe that the morale-collapse could occur without the destruction of the German economy. The primary goal of Bomber Command's offensives was <answer>to destroy the German industrial base (economic warfare), and in doing so reduce morale</answer>. In late 1943, just before the Battle of Berlin, he declared the power of Bomber Command would enable it to achieve "a state of devastation in which surrender is inevitable." A summary of Harris' strategic intentions was clear:
What was the primary strategy for Bomber Command offensives?
to destroy the German industrial base (economic warfare), and in doing so reduce morale