Innovation in food processing and preservation methods that began in the military soon applied in the civilian world; thus, ...

Gen. Douglas MacArthur had his signature corncob pipe. Soldiers got cigarettes in their C-rations during World War II. Even today, America's war on tobacco seems to have largely bypassed the military.

In this episode — which is one of 105 videos he’s posted to YouTube — Steve treats himself to a World War II U.S. Army Field Ration C B Unit, and gives us, the viewer, a little history ...

Someone seemed to remember the force multiplier Tabasco sauce was in Vietnam, because when C-Rations were replaced in 1981 with Meals, Ready to Eat, the new MRE condiment packs came with a tiny ...

These rations came in cans for easy transport and reduced spoilage. They lasted so long that some of the C-rations made for use in World War II found their way to the Korean Peninsula in 1950.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and communities around the world are marking this occasion ...

Then the line advanced and we'd eventually be back to supporting the rear-line troops." During WWII, there were two types of early meals-ready-to eat: C- and K-rations.

The United States rationed many foods and other items, such as gasoline, because so much of its harvest and production went to the far-flung armed forces and allies. The intention ...

The coupons, smaller than postage stamps, were for staples like sugar, gas, coffee and milk.

Spaghetti or canned mystery meat, C-rations were issued to thousands of troops throughout the Vietnam War.