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Originally Posted by JCFalkenbergIII
Who had the Best mess kit issued to their troops in WWII? My preference is the US GI issued one followed my the German one. I really liked the US GI issued silverware too  . BTW this isnt a serious poll. Just wanted to post something different and light LOL  . Im getting tired of the same old polls all the time LOL.I myself happen to own a few different types of mess or eating utinsels. And who can forget the good ole P-38!! I also happen to own a copy of the 1942 US Army Cooks manual. Great recipes for mass meals  . On a similar note who do you think had the best rations?? |
Hi JC
I thought I might add a word or two on the following:
"On a similar note who do you think had the best rations??"
In late 1943, when my "then" unit, the 49th LAA shifted fronts from the Adriatic side to the Tyrrenian side we found ourselves getting rations from the US troops. For the first time we were introduced to the joys of Spam instead of M&V (Meat & Veg) and quite frankly it was a change in the right direction.
Surprisingly I remember reading some years ago that the Americans actually preferred some of our food..... I suppose its just proving the old adage "a change is as good as a rest"
Cheers
Ron