Food for soldiers in the trenches during World War One was at times considered a luxury. Getting decent hot food from the field kitchens to the front line trenches could be impossible when a battle wa

Lots of food was sent away to feed soldiers fighting in the war. There was less food arriving, as ships carrying supplies were attacked by German submarines. Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and...

2012年10月12日 · Food in the trenches of the First World War was scarce. Rations were measly, meals repetitive, and hunger often the companion of fear and fatigue. With energy-sapping battles to be fought, what exactly was the staple fare of Tommies in the trenches?

By 1918, the British were sending over 67 million lbs (30 million kg) of meat to the Western Front each month. Daily rations were meant to include fresh or frozen meat, but many meals would have consisted of tinned food, like this ‘Maconochie’ beef and vegetable stew.

During the First World War, food became a major issue for military and civilian matters. This contribution aims to discuss the food situation in the belligerent countries in connection with global issues.

2015年6月5日 · By World War I, writes Murlin, emerging nutritional science was becoming a priority in the Army. A newly-formed Food Division of the Surgeon General’s Office deployed 65 officers and 50 enlisted men to inspect camp food for nutritional value, improve the cooking and serving of food, and reduce waste.

2024年6月12日 · The First World War had a massive impact on the average American’s kitchen, diet, and relationship with food. From the way they shopped, cooked, and even referred to food, America’s culinary world was altered due to the war.

2023年3月30日 · The U.S. began to take interest in how we made, packed, shipped, and ate food, and what that food was doing for our bodies. As the saying goes, "An army marches on its stomach," and during World War I, thanks to the ingenuity and effort of millions, bellies at home and overseas stayed full.

From 1906, many pupils got a school meal such as: Bean soup and bread, followed by treacle pudding. Toad-in-the-hole (sausages in batter) and potatoes. Mutton stew and suet pudding. Fish and potato...

2024年12月14日 · While ration packs and local sourcing were key sources of food, what did soldiers typically eat during WW1? Here’s a breakdown: Canned and Preserved Food. Canned meats (corned beef, bully beef) Dried and preserved fruits; Dried and smoked fish; Pickled vegetables; Baked Goods. Hard biscuits (hardtack) Bread (occasionally distributed)