World war ii ration book museum of american finance. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Ww2 ration technologies sells instruction kits with preprinted labels for making wwii edible k rations, c rations and d rations from commercial components no contents come with the kits. Wanna do it the right way, you settle for some k ration and, hopefully, some warmed soluble coffee. As far as i know, no one else has those items as part of their collection because i just made them in adobe indesign. As with the c ration, the components of the k rats evolved over the course of the war to offer greater variety while still maintaining the need for compact size and. Specify two pictures on your computer or phone, select the desired positioning for them and then click ok button at the bottom of this page.
In this article we will illustrate and describe in detail two such boxed rations which we were able to examine. Late in world war ii, the wehrmacht began to issue its own k ration. Army support, survival, assault, combat rations and. Procurement ended with the war, though remaining stocks were issued to troops after the war, as well as distributed as surplus in civilian feeding programs overseas.
It was a bit pricey for the unopened set but i got the thrill of opening them myself and taking pictures of the process. In ww ii what was the difference between c rations and k. K ration and british 24 hour ration boxes temporary closing due to refurbishment frontline crate co. Food rationing during world war 2 primary homework help. The inners we used chipboard and hand stamps made for the limited text on.
Throughout the 1940s and for nine years after the end of the war every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing. They are reproduced here for their interest sake, not as any recommendation. Just wanted to share my home made morale box k rations with every one. Describe how items were rationed during the second world war. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. Ww2 ration technologies sells instruction kits with prelabels for making wwii edible k rations, crations and drations from commercial components no contents come with the kits. List some of the strange things people ate during the war. Our ww2 ration packages are sold empty and ready for your choice of food. The early war k ration weighted approximately 2 34 pounds. Most of this article will colcentrate 011 the field ration, with special emphasis on tlle ww2 field ration. While much has been written on how british military kit has changed over the years, the importance of proper nutrition to the effectiveness. Welcome to world war two ration technologies main page.
During world war ii, by contrast, inflation was much less of a problem, even. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much sugar or butter or meat as you wanted, nor could you fill up your car with gasoline whenever you liked. It was noted for com pactness and superior packing and was acknowledged as the ration that provitled the greatest variety of nutrition ally balanced components within the snallest space. Check out this still surprisingly edible ww2 k ration dinner. No matter the country, the contents of ww2 rations were similar, including some kind of crackers or biscuits, sweets or chocolates, and cigarettes. Reproduction wwii us army rations and prop packaging. Feed represents the major cost of poultry production, constitut ing up to 70 percent. Welcome to world war two ration technologies index page. Pdf merge allows you to take your separated pdf files and merge them into one pdf file easily, fast, efficient and most important compressed high quality pdf file.
Somewhere there are links to various labels on this site. I have no commercial interest in the matter, nor do i necessarily agree with some of the blurb. The k ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the united states army during world war ii. Another good source for reproduction world war ii equipment and uniforms many nationalities, too. Ive been working on some c ration and k ration crates and will post as i finish them. Good source for repro and original world war ii german stuff. The cration, or type c ration, was a prepared and canned wet combat ration intended to be. Kration matchbooks had only 10 matches granulated sugar packages. Out of interest here are some, including german rations, posted on ww2uk forum. During an inspection, if there are shortages when checked against individuals clothing and equipment record, the officer reports an itemized memorandum to the unit personnel officer. World war ii ration memorabilia collection 19421945. Home collections reproduction rations items about wars end shop offers high quality, unique wwii reproductions, restorations and original items for museums, films, theater, collecting, and reenacting. An example of two pictures combined into one on this website.
The k ration crate was the first that i made, all the dimensions and markings were taken from an original crate. Army a 2ounce reproduction dration bar in this case a chocolate bar sealed in a cellolike bag, and packaged inside the classic waxsealed box. This pdf includes a host of items including green pack lucky strikes, colgate toothpaste ribbon paste and burma shave cream boxes. I have a breakfast, dinner and supper k ration from 43 color print patters on the outer boxes that i snagged there last year. Soldiers k rations around end of ww ii military food, military humor. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. The kration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the united states army during world war ii. World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Aug 23, 2016 this is an original us army air force ww2 emergency parachute ration. Previously rations contained only food and items like cigarettes were issued separately. The early field ration included the basic components of meat, bread, vegetables, fruit, coffee sugar, seasoning, and. Theres nothing worse than having to stand in line at a snackbar for some fries and a can of coke. Statement of charges if any article of public property is lost, damaged, or destroyed by the fault or negligence of an officer or enlisted man, he will be required to pay the value.
Although not necessary for survivalthough thats debatablecoffee has been a staple in the american diet since the boston tea party, and coffee rationing was extremely unpopular. K ration crate stencils for reenactors ww2 army prop. When printing, make sure the following for ww2 paperwork. Living off rations with ration book cooking day one. View all cans infantry large lend lease m1 marines packing paratrooper ration rations red army reproduction russian tins tushonka wood wooden ww2. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. The k ration was the most nutritionally balanced of any ration. Other products made include reproduction world war two usmcus navy dog tags. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. The effects of world war ii on economic and health outcomes. They must create a balanced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner without exceeding their spending limit.
Other products made include reproduction world war two usmc us navy dog tags. These were initially issued as an emergency ration, but later became both a main meal component and a supplement in other rations such as the jungle ration, kration, mountain ration, and 5in1 ration. Mre, the k ration was designed as an initialassault. Wwii ammunition card this is the type of data card usually found inside the cal30 ammunition box metal to indicate lot number and type of ammo. All items below are strictly display pieces wrapped around blocks. The c ration, or type c ration, was a prepared and canned wet combat ration intended to be issued to u. This last caused soldiers in the pacific to dub the d ration the dysentery ration, since it could be be tolerated by soldiers with the disease. Ration formulation for poultry pdf semantic scholar. I have been working on krations using squirrelys pdf s that greaser gave to me.
How british soldiers rations have changed over the last. The k ration was the laboratorys answer to the demand. This page features k ration products made from our kits. Print the pdf on white parchment paper print on the unlined side.
But it was the shortages of various types of food that affected just about everyone on a daily basis. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. Ask anyone who remembers life on the home front during world war ii about their strongest memories and chances are they will tell you about rationing. Main ingredients used in poultry feed formulations. The k ration was the laboratorys answer to the demand for an individual, easytocarry ration that could be used in assault and combat operations. The army sold the k ration as a full daily ration specially developed for the fighting men, and it was issued as such. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. Army field ration type c bunit was one of the main mre components for the war effort.
Ration packs from ww2 reproductions although reproductions these are as close as is currently possible to the original packs. Recipes to match your sugar ration world war ii documents. 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. With the new mobile warfare of ww2 this was not always possible and the inclusion of non food items in field ration elevated that problem somewhat. After world war ii there was an attempt to combine the best features of the cration and the kration. I thought i would start a new thread under reenactors to specifically show off your home made or purpose bought rations that you use for reenacting. With the new mobile warfare of ww2 this was not always possible and the. Usually the bulkier c ration and the 10in1 ration were carried on vehicles, and hardly available for the foot soldier. Monday, february 7, 2011 by sarah sundin rationing was an important part of life in the united states during world war ii.
Cut the wrappers to 4 x 4 and wrap the bar with the foil side against the chocolate bar. For each respondent we identify the gdp value at age 10 and merge it to the main data. Store your bit n bobs or create your own k ration supplies. The civilian supply function of the agency was transferred to the office of production management.
Cut out sugar packages on lines indicated, fold over ends first, sides last, double stick tape long edge tab, fold into box shape, fold over bottom end flaps first, glue or double stick tape flaps, 28 gram box hold 6 domino sugar tablets, 20 gram box holds 4 insert your sugar. Army was faced with a pressing need to modernize its. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Unfollow ww2 k rations to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Our target completed ration is the midwar type kration. The main components of a k ration were a can of food and a packet containing. K ration and british 24 hour ration boxes we are very happy to add u.
To portray the gi to the fullest, we made ourself some field rations that we can use. Ww2 kration dinner taste test reproduction youtube. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. I thought about putting his under reproductions, but since the purpose hee is to show what you use while reenacting i thought it would be best put here. Ill be showing you how to make cigarette packs that wouldve been found in the famous k rations. Unlike their own timetested eiserne portion iron ration.
Developed for during world war ii, the c ration was eaten by millions of soldiers and marines when fresh food was unavailable. It was hard to bite most soldiers had to break off or shave pieces with their bayonet, had a bitter aftertaste, and had a tendency to constipate soldiers. General george patton led the third army in a very successful sweep across france during world war ii in 1944. Ww2 ration technologies sells instruction kits with prelabels for making wwii edible krations, crations and drations from commercial components no contents come with the kits. We also offer services to films, tv and museums including 20th century. How did people have to change their eating patterns during the war. Find great deals on ebay for ww2 rations and vietnam rations. Ms 388 1 world war ii ration memorabilia collection 1942. The goal of this article is to take the next step beyond the pdfs available for the printables, to illustrate examples of materials to be used, assembly methods as well as reccomended foodstuffs.
The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have improved the nations health. This genuine item is part of my private collection and its the only one ive ever seen sofar. During the second world war, each country had its own version of a field ration. This is a great activity when teaching about the homefront during world war ii. Krations wphna world public health nutrition association. Another great site for reproduction rations labels for eating correctly in the field. Wwii rations by 1944, the us army had a wide assortment of ration sets for any and every military situation. Rationing does not work when incentives to trade illegally combine with lax. It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops, tank corps, motorcycle couriers, and other mobile forces for short durations. Please note, we do not sell any actual tobacco products. Reproduction ww2 rations during the second world war, each country had its own version of a field ration. These were initially issued as an emergency ration, but later became both a main meal component and a supplement in other rations such as the jungle ration, k ration, mountain ration, and 5in1 ration.
You see, the war caused shortages of all sorts of things. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration. There were many variations of the k ration and there apereance and contents changed greatly through out the war. Laminate the parchment paper to regular aluminum foil using a heat sealing iron on high temperature.
Ration packs from ww2 reproductions digger history. Ww2 ration technologies sells instruction kits with preprinted label for making wwii edible k rations, crations and drations from commercial components no contents come with the kits. The wellknown american k ration impressed the german army. Also my c ration crate and homemade d ration and box. If you keep an eye on ebay these are for sale regularly. Wwii us tutorial how to make kration cigarette packs. After 1942 the k ration too, reverted to the use of small round cans. This pdf is available from the national academies press at. I had 1 reproduction that i could eat and it was great fun to see the public see our. Hi grant, if theyre in pdf upload to scribd or the likes and post the link here. Another ration from world war ii was the k ration, which was first requested for paratroopers to carry in their pockets. Food how british soldiers rations have changed over the last 100 years. The interface is very simple, intuitive and yet very smart all uploaded pdf files can be sorted by you with drag and drop system and they will be merged in that order, also you. The 5in1 ration was a united states military ration issued from 1942 to the end of world war ii.
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