Here's something you didn't know: the Chicken Marengo was named after the Battle of Marengo, since it was cooked by a chef right on the battlefield. In the old days, chefs would travel around with military forces, their main objective - to keep the soldiers strong and fit. But, as time progressed and technology advanced, meals became a little simpler to prepare.
When the A ration (fresh food), and the B ration (packaged but unprepared food), weren't available to the troops, the C-ration was their quick and dependable replacement. Pre-cooked, prepared, and pre-sealed, these meals were the primary source of nutrition for the troops, especially during WWII.
The Charlie ration was ideal for combat situations, and was popular from 1938 until 1958. It was around until the mid-1970's to use up the remaining supplies. In the following years, they were replaced by the MCI and the MRE, which, aside from packaging and processing, achieved the identical purpose of keeping soldiers healthy and fit.
Despite their pre-packaged nature, the C-ration offers more nutrition than is actually necessary for the average individual. And though not every individual in the military would agree upon their taste, the C-ration was always ready to eat and provided the energy and sustenance needed to keep them fighting for their cause.
When the A ration (fresh food), and the B ration (packaged but unprepared food), weren't available to the troops, the C-ration was their quick and dependable replacement. Pre-cooked, prepared, and pre-sealed, these meals were the primary source of nutrition for the troops, especially during WWII.
The Charlie ration was ideal for combat situations, and was popular from 1938 until 1958. It was around until the mid-1970's to use up the remaining supplies. In the following years, they were replaced by the MCI and the MRE, which, aside from packaging and processing, achieved the identical purpose of keeping soldiers healthy and fit.
Despite their pre-packaged nature, the C-ration offers more nutrition than is actually necessary for the average individual. And though not every individual in the military would agree upon their taste, the C-ration was always ready to eat and provided the energy and sustenance needed to keep them fighting for their cause.
