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Title: Speaking of WW1 ending
Post by: TwinBoom on October 02, 2010, 12:00:03 PM

WOW!

I suddenly feel Grateful for what I have

Weekly Rations (October 1918)

The German populace suffered from extensive  deprivation  during the war, as the British blockade and the demands of the army resulted in severe shortages of food supplies at home. Here one sees the weekly rations for the homefront in October 1918. Quantities were limited to: 50 g. (1.8 oz.) of meat, 57 g. (2 oz.) of fat, 25 g. (.9 oz.) of butter, 5 lb. (5.5 American lbs.) of bread, 125 g. (4.4 oz.) of legumes, 250 g. (.6 lb.) of flour, 4-5 lb. (4.4-5.5 American lbs.) of potatoes, 1 lb. (1.1 American lbs.) of marmalade, ½ liter (1 pint) of milk, and 1 g. (.04 oz.) of sugar.

(http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2681/30008721r.jpg)

Title: Re: Speaking of WW1 ending
Post by: Dichotomy on October 02, 2010, 03:42:39 PM

that brings it home.. I've only thought of it in the abstract... :(

Title: Re: Speaking of WW1 ending
Post by: mbailey on October 02, 2010, 04:33:06 PM

Is that per person or per household? ( based on an average # of occupants......my guess per person, as per household thats practically starvation rations)


Regardless.......Its amazing how a photo can really put things into perspective

Great post sir  

 :salute