This book addresses the scholarly neglect of the blackout's significant impact on British and German societies during World War II. Despite being the most pervasive civil defense measure arising from the advent of aerial bombing, the blackout has been largely sidelined in the historiography of the home front and the bombing campaigns. By situating the blackout within the broader context of aviation development and its social and economic implications, this study aims to deepen understanding of its profound influence on both nations. Drawing on extensive research from local and national...