The History of Army Rations

The video explores the evolution of military rations from ancient Sparta to modern times. It highlights the challenges of feeding armies, the types of food consumed by different military forces, and how these rations have changed over time. Key examples include Spartan black broth, Roman luxurious foods, Mongol fermented horse milk, Crusader dried meats, Ottoman fresh bread, and modern MREs. The video also discusses the impact of food on military success and the development of canning technology.

How did the advent of canning processes improve wartime rationing?

What were the main components of rations during World War Two?

What innovations were introduced in military rations by the Vietnam conflict?

What are MREs and how do they differ from previous military rations?