Yanks and Tommy Atkins faced food gaps in wartime Britain
From London, YANKS’ pay and rationing reveal the wide gap with British soldiers. Generals propose ways to ease strain, including guests sharing rations and halving pay to war bonds. The piece also covers Rommel’s dialogue with a Libyan army colonel, black markets, and Chinese warning networks aiding Allied operations.
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