historical-assignment-slippage

The chapter explores the concept of 'slippage,' where the timing of historical assignments shifts, affecting the characters' ability to intervene safely.

1 chapter across 1 book

All Clear (2010)Connie Willis

Chapter 51

In this chapter, Mike, Polly, and Eileen discuss the increasing dangers and shifting timelines of their historical assignments during World War II, particularly focusing on Polly's V-1 and V-2 assignments and the implications of assignment slippages. They strategize about the retrieval team's arrival and the challenges of navigating wartime restrictions to ensure Polly's safe extraction. The chapter highlights the tension between their knowledge of historical events and the unpredictable consequences of their interventions.