Theme : ’’ Food/rations in the armies of the world ’’

Napoleon is renowned for having said that “An army

marches on its stomach”.

Elaborated : Andrei Soltan

Teacher : Marcela Moscalenco
 Content
History of military nutrition

Food/rations in different armies of the world :

- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- France
- Germany
- United States

The best military meals

 History of military nutrition
Military nutrition has evolved over time. In the past, armies that ventured beyond their
supply lines lived off the land, by pillaging food from the people whose land the army occupied,
or requisitioning it.

During World War I, four types of rations

existed: garrison rations, reserve rations,
emergency rations, and trench rations.

For U.S. Troops, there were

two major types of rations
during World War II: the C-
Ration (for combat troops)
and the K-Ration (less bulky
and initially developed for
airborne regiments and
messengers)

Rations, designed to provide three meals—and approximately

3,600 calories—each, were almost universally unpopular.
Food/rations in different armies of the world
1) Russia
Apple sauce; Pea stew; Meatball; Bacon
in fat; Crackers; Rice with peas and
meat; Cheese spread; Carrot and
potato substance

2) United Kingdom
Muesli oats with milk; Sports drink,
coffee and tea; Candy; Cranberry
cereal bar; Fruit cake; Vegetarian
pasta; Oatmeal cookie and hazelnut
spread; Tomato pasta salad; Salted
nuts
 3) Italy
Breakfast: Biscuits; Chocolate;
Jelly; Spoon; Coffee; Sugar; Salt.
Lunch: Tortellini; Beef; Fruit salad;
Biscuits; Coffee. Supper: Crackers;
An entry bar; Tuna; Soup

4) France
Terrine forestiere; Crackers;
Chocolate, nougat and candy;
Muesli, oats and fruits; Instant
tomato soup; Braised ham;
Crozets et diots
5) Germany
Hazelnut pudding; Rindfleischlyoner
grob; Pea stew with mettwurstchen;
Hackfleischrollchen with rice; Muesli,
oats milk and fruits; Roggenschrotbrot;
Cranberry cereal bar;
Roggenschrotbrot; Dark chocolate;
Crackers

6) United States
Marble pound cake; Skittles; Grape
flavor energy drink; Crackers; Chili;
Macaroni
 The best military meals
Chili with Beans

Maple Sausage

Cheese Tortellini

Beef Ravioli

Chili and Macaroni

 Conclusion

In conclusion, I can say that food and nutrition are

fundamental to military capability. Historical examples
demonstrate that a failure to supply adequate nutrition to
armies inevitably leads to disaster; however, innovative
measures to overcome difficulties in feeding reap benefits,
and save lives.
 Glossary

Army – an organized military force equipped for

fighting on land.

Nutrition - the process of providing or obtaining

the food necessary for health and growth.
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