Winter rations for British troops in the trenches 1917
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Winter rations for British troops in the trenches 1917
British commissariat methods: Army ration corps supplying hot food to the men in the trenches at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France; serving hot stew in bad weather often added very considerably difficulties in transportion to the front lines. Top photograph, where the party of men are seen carrying metal vessels slung between poles, resting on their shoulders. Date: 1917
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Arras Bringing Bucket Commissariat Corps Gathered Methods Poles Ration Rations Services Shoulder Shoulders Slung Supplies Supplying Transporting Trench Trenches Vessels Warm
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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the harsh winter of 1917, as British commissariat methods came into action at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France. The image shows a party of weary soldiers, huddled together in the cold and mud, as they receive a much-needed hot meal from the Army Ration Corps. In the background, commissariat personnel can be seen preparing the stew in large metal vessels, which are then carefully transported to the front lines. The challenges of supplying hot food to the troops during winter conditions were significant. The bad weather added considerable difficulties to the transportation process, requiring the use of metal vessels slung between poles and carried on the shoulders of the soldiers. The top photograph shows this method of transportation in action, with the soldiers carrying the heavy vessels with determination and grit. The importance of providing hot meals to the troops during this period cannot be overstated. The harsh conditions of the trenches made it essential that the soldiers were well-nourished to maintain their strength and morale. The Army Ration Corps played a vital role in ensuring that the troops received regular, hot meals, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the British soldiers during the First World War, and the tireless efforts of the Army Ration Corps to support them. The image is believed to have been taken in 1917, during one of the most significant battles of the war, and is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who served on the Western Front.
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