Food in the American military
Subtitle: a history
By: John C. Fisher and Carol Fisher
Contributors: Fisher, Carol, 1947-
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9780786434176
Subjects: Operational rations (Military supplies); Cooking for military personnel; History
Description: "This book describes the historical development of rations used by America's military from the Revolutionary War to the present, recounting challenges and opportunities faced by war planners in obtaining and transporting food to soldiers, sailors, and marines. It discusses ration research and development, the evolution of food personnel training, and various methods of food storage, preparation, and distribution"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Meals for the Revolutionary War; title: War of 1812 food; title: Post-war of 1812 and Mexican War military subsistence; title: Civil War bill of fare; title: Army food during the westward expansion; title: Military food for a world power; title: Military subsistence "over there"; title: Provisions for World War II; title: The modern military menu; title: "; title: And then there was POW food"; title: Appendix: military recipes.