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Rationing in the United States was introduced in stages during World War II, with the last of the restrictions ending in June 1947. [1] In the wake of the 1973 Oil Crisis, gas stations across the country enacted different rationing policies and standby rationing plans were introduced.
The 10-in-1 food parcel, commonly known as the 10-in-1 ration, was a United States military ration issued during World War II. As its name implies, the 10-in-1 provided the needs of ten soldiers in a single ration package.
The K-ration was a United States military ration consisting of three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner, and supper. [1] It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops , tank crews, motorcycle couriers , and other mobile forces for short durations.
A ration stamp, ration coupon, or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are in short supply during wartime or in other emergency situations when rationing is in force. Ration stamps were widely used during World War II by both sides after hostilities caused ...
The Reserve Ration was issued during the later part of World War I to feed troops who were away from a garrison or field kitchen. It originally consisted of 12 ounces (340 g) of bacon or 14 ounces (400 g) of meat (usually canned corned beef), two 8-ounce (230 g) cans of hard bread or hardtack biscuits, a packet of 1.16 ounces (33 g) of pre-ground coffee, a packet of 2.4 ounces (68 g) of ...
Amid regular rationing of food in Britain, the United States Department of Agriculture encouraged the planting of victory gardens during the course of World War II. Around one third of the vegetables produced by the United States came from victory gardens. [17]
Directions Step 1: Soak the raisins. Place the raisins into a small saucepan, add water to cover by one inch, and bring to a boil. Cook the raisins for about 10 minutes, or until plump, then drain ...
The Jungle ration was originally based on foods carried by American civilians, such as geologists and engineers, prior to World War II. [1] Lightweight, ready-to-eat dry foods appealing to American palates and selected for their bulk when rehydrated were included in the menu, such as dried beef, peaches, apricots, and dehydrated whole milk. [1]