Original sentence: During World War II, both nations' mess kits were similar.In a variation of this design, the canteen could be placed within the mess kit.In storage, their dimension were similar to the American mess kit's storage dimension; however, instead of splitting along the length of the side, they were split along the width, around two-thirds of the body, creating a pot with handle and a cup, which was useful for cooking and reheating stews and rice
Edited sentence: During World War II, both nations' mess kits were similar in some ways, and different in others.In a variation of the German design, the canteen could be placed within the mess kit.In addition to its usefulness as a cooking vessel, the Hango was useful for storing and reheating rice.In storage, their dimension were similar to the American mess kit's storage dimension; however, instead of splitting along the length of the side, they were split along the width, around two-thirds of the body, creating a pot with handle and a cup.It also facilitated food service to men feeding individually or in small groups (the Japanese Army did not use large group messes while on the march).It was later adopted by many members of the Chinese Army which had captured Japanese equipment, and later, by the Viet Minh.No attempt was made to conform the mess kit to the Japanese water bottle, which was larger than that of some other nations' armies.The Hango consisted of of a kidney-shaped aluminum pot with nesting trays and lid.The Japanese mess kit, or Hango differed from the German kit in several respects.With its thick aluminum construction and individual serving trays, the Hango was ideal for cooking rice, fish, stews, and vegetables (frequently obtained from local sources)