Submitted by Phillip_Lipton t3_xy0nuk in todayilearned
Reply to comment by Individual_Ad2579 in TIL about The “Victory Speed”. Beginning in May of 1942 and ending in August of 1945, a nationwide speed limit of 35 miles per hour was instated. The “Victory Speed” limit was instated in order to reduce gasoline and rubber consumption. by Phillip_Lipton
I can't imagine having to go that slow for any serious length work commute let alone full highway travel. Trying to visit family would have been a nightmare
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They were, they simply didn’t travel as far as we commonly do today.
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Of course. Someone even set a hilarious book during one.
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Next you'll be saying Dr Strangelove or Catch 22 weren't funny.
Anyhow, having actually red the book, it is hilarious.
In the early to mid 40´s, germany had alot of tourists.
>I can't imagine having to go that slow for any serious length work commute
are you kidding, this is an upgrade in LA and the bay area
That works. Cutting out long discretionary trips seems like part of the plan.
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