Can you be awake and have a blackout?

A blackout is not the same as “passing out,” which means either falling asleep or losing consciousness from drinking too much. During a blackout, a person is still awake but their brain is not creating new memories.

Why was the blackout necessary?

During the war, everyone had to cover their windows and doors at night (before sunset) with heavy blackout curtains, cardboard or paint. Why did people have to cover their windows and doors? They needed to prevent any glimmer of light from escaping and aiding enemy aircraft during the bombing raids.

Did people travel during World War 2?

Tourism continued on a local basis, as a matter of military Rest & Recuperation, although normal leave policies were curtailed. Large military formations, however, were rotated out of combat and transported to rear areas, where individual service members were given leave and liberty passes.

How long did the London blackout last?

It was the largest blackout in South East England since the Great Storm of 1987, affecting an estimated 500,000 people. Power went off at about 18:26 British Summer Time. Power returned after 34 minutes at 19:00 BST, but is reported to have taken about two hours to be restored fully in some areas.

Why did Germans cover headlights?

It was to reduce light output and was part of a larger effort to make cities harder to be seen by bombers. This particular car was Hitler’s Mercedes 770. At least one of them survived the war. Do you know if those pictures are prewar?

What were blackout drills?

Blackout drills were planned in advance and advertised. Street lights were turned off at the scheduled time. Anyone outside was to take cover inside. Those in their homes were instructed to pull down the blinds on their windows and keep the light inside to a minimum.

Why was there a curfew in NYC in 1945?

Curfew in World War II (1945) Broadway was subject to “dim-outs.” In order to “conserve fuel and manpower for the boys overseas,” the federal government implemented a midnight curfew, which was met with frustration by residents of many urban areas.