Special Investigation
The Blackout in WW2
by Pilton Bluecoat (12)

How did the blackout affect the Germans? The Germans could not find the cities so they could not bomb them as accurately. The Germans could not find the big ports so easily so more ammunition and troops could be taken in and out of England. The Germans could not see bridges so people could still travel. The blackout rules No street lights, traffic lights, car lights, bicycle lights, and torches to have a black hood. Blinds on windows of buses and trains. If you want people to see you, carry a white handkerchief. Make sure no light shows outside. Frightened of blackouts Children got frightened of the blackouts, they thought the Germans were coming. Some adults got frightened by the blackouts too because they wanted to save their children. People did not want to get bombed. How did the rules affect family life * You could go out at night with a torch as long as the beam was hooded. * No one could see where they were going very well. * You could have bright lights on inside the house as long as the windows were covered.