This book is the definitive reference on the topic. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs and over 200 charts, wartime advertisements and other educational aids, it represents the most accurate and detailed look at the rations provided to the German soldier in World War II. Relying mainly on wartime German and American references, most unknown to the general public, this book dispels the many myths associated with German rations of World War II. Covering all the major food groups ? Emergency and Special rations, Scho-ka-kola, the supply system and wartime packaging materials and construction ? this book is a must for every serious collector and historian of the German military in World War II. SELLING POINTS ?First detailed book ever on the topic ?Covers ration production, contents, packaging, and distribution ?Over 800 colour artefact and period b/w images ILLUSTRATIONS 800 colour images
