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Chocolate at War Energizes Soldiers with Candy Rations
Article details chocolate's critical role in US military rations during the Korean War era. Chocolate bars and cocoa disks are issued in Food Packet Survival Arctic and Individual Assault rations, with groups receiving chocolate portions in the 5-in-1 ration and Sundries Pack. Historical notes trace cacao from 16th century Cortez to 19th century popularity, plus U.S. import growth from 1780 to 1946.
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Washington, D.C
Battlefront
North Korea
G.I
Department of Defense
Arctic
Korea
Cortez
Spain
United States