The Blackout 1939-45
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An ebook contianing contemporary newspaper reports and eyewitness accounts of what it was like to live through the Blackout during World War II
On the day war broke out the Blackout was imposed. It was illegal to show a light outside at night for any reason at all. Cars drove without headlights, windows were blacked out, torches were banned and streetlights switched off. Britain at night became a country plunged into inky blackness.
How did people find their way, what did you do when you wanted to leave a lit room, how did you get to work or school - or back again? These and other questions are addressed here. An invaluable book explaining one of the most annoying and irritating aspects of World War II.
The “Eyewitness World War II” series is a growing collection of ebooks that contain original eyewitness accounts and contemporary newspaper reports of the action in question. You can find more ebooks in this series by searching for “Eyewitness World War II” or by visiting the military page of our website.
Contents
Chapter 1 Background
Chapter 2 Contemporary Press Reports
Chapter 3 Eyewitness Reports
About the Author
Leonard James has written dozens of books, mostly on history or military subjects for a wide audience. He is uniquely placed to analyse and comment upon the accounts used in the “Eyewitness World War II” series.
Leonard James
About the AuthorLeonard James is the son of an RAF veteran who fought in the Battle of Britain until wounded. Leonard grew up in a household dominated the RAF, and later married the daughter of an RAF squadron leader.
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The Blackout 1939-45 - Leonard James
Eyewitness Second World War
The Blackout 1939-45
by Leonard James
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First Published 2013
Copyright © Bretwalda Books 2013
Leonard James asserts his moral rights to be regarded as the author of this work.
ISBN 978-1-909698-24-6
Contents
Chapter 1 Background
Chapter 2 Contemporary Press Reports
Chapter 3 Eyewitness Accounts
Chapter 1
Background
The blackout lasted throughout the war, plunging Britain into darkness every night. Lights could not be shown outside at night for any reason at all. Cars drove without headlights, streetlights were switched off and even torches were banned. It made life not only inconvenient, but also dangerous. Several people were run over by cars or bicycles, while others fell down holes