You can tell how old a C ration is by the design of the Lucky Strikes in the accessory pack, Dr. Dyrc Sibrans of Decatur, a Vietnam veteran, told Catherine Godbey.

Long before grocery inflation or hoarding of toilet paper, there was a different kind of issue with the food supply: lack of volume. Throughout World War II, the U.S. saw severe shortages of items ...

The United States rationed many foods and other items, such as gasoline, because so much of its harvest and production went to the far-flung armed forces and allies. The intention was to share the ...

Here’s something that may sound odd or disgusting to anyone who’s ever served in the military: Field ration connoisseurship is a real thing. In fact, there’s a whole subculture around collecting meals ...

DES PERES • A hungry crew of 25 wheat harvesters gathered around the farmhouse table. Mrs. Otto Deutschmann put out a dozen platters of fried chicken and a dozen bowls of vegetables, and dearly wished ...