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K-Rations
Historic Military Tradecraft
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17m
What did GI's eat when they were away from mess halls in World War 2? The K-ration was introduced and improved as the war went on. Join us to find out what went in them, how they changed, what the men thought and enjoy a taste test - for better, and worse!
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