What did soldiers eat during World War II?
In this video, we take a look at the field kitchens of World War II and compare what filled the stomachs of millions of soldiers from the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, Japan, and partisan troops. You'll discover why American K-rations contained chewing gum, how a British cup of tea boosted morale, what the Soviet "hundred grams" meant, what German Erbswurst tasted like, why Italians ate draft mules, and how many Japanese died of hunger before firing a shot. The video demonstrates that logistics and food determined the outcome of battles as much as tanks and generals.
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