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wartime-conditions

The impact of World War II's social and military environment on the complexity and risk of time travel missions, including bombings and blackouts.

1 chapter across 1 book

All Clear (2010)Connie Willis

Chapter 36

In this chapter, Mr. Dunworthy investigates the increasing temporal slippage affecting historians' time travel drops to World War II, expressing concern over the safety and scheduling of these missions. He discovers that Polly Churchill has gone to the Blitz out of order and without proper notification, prompting him to plan an immediate intervention to retrieve her. The chapter highlights the operational challenges and risks involved in coordinating historical observations through time travel.