World War I Rations

Val Digital Art and AI

During World War I, rationing became a crucial part of life on both the home front and the battlefield, as governments struggled to manage the scarcity of food and resources caused by the global conflict. In the trenches, soldiers subsisted on a diet that often consisted of canned corned beef, known as "bully beef," hardtack biscuits, and tea or coffee. These rations were designed for long shelf life and ease of transport, rather than taste or nutritional value.