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Waterless Front Line Rations Boost Desert Spirits
In North Africa American soldiers endure scarce drinking water and learn to sip iodine treated streams. Field Ration K packs three meals in small boxes totaling 33 ounces with 3700 calories, including veal luncheon meat, pork, cereal sausage, lemon juice powder for lemonade, coffee, bouillon, malted milk, biscuits, chocolate, and gum. War Bonds urge citizens to invest 10 percent of income, promising a $4 return for every $3 invested in ten years.
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Desert Warfare Board
Africa