[ARP / THE BLACKOUT OF ANKARA / WARTIME EPHEMERA] “Karartmada vatandaslarin riayet edecegi hususlar” [i.e., Broadside of titled “Matters to which citizens must adhere during the blackout]

ANKARA VALILIGI [i.e., The Governorate of Ankara]. Ankara, [ca. 1938-39]. Original broadside. 20,5 x 14 cm. In Turkish. 1 p., 25 printed lines. A transversely folding line. Overall, a very good copy. A highly uncommon broadside documenting the wartime blackout of Ankara during World War II, prepared and distributed by the Governorate to the public in antebellum Turkey, which remained neutral yet was still obligated to enforce blackout measures against potential air raids. This broadside appears to be unrecorded. During World War II, Turkey remained neutral and did not enter the war. In preparation for potential air attacks, the Passive Protection Law draft was prepared on May 18, 1938, and enacted on August 25, 1939. Citizens were informed that they should acquire sufficient knowledge to protect themselves against possible air raids and not rely solely on the state for protection. It was also emphasized that informing, educating, assisting, and guiding the public were among the governm