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MEMORIES FROM THE TRENCHES

During World War One, food for soldiers in the trenches was often a matter of survival and luxury. Accessing hot meals from field kitchens during fierce battles was nearly impossible, while stand-down periods provided slightly better food availability for troops on both sides. British soldiers received a range of rations, including bread, jam, and meat, while German soldiers had their own unique provisions. Memories from these soldiers serve as crucial primary sources, shedding light on their daily lives amidst the horrors of war.

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MEMORIES FROM THE TRENCHES

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  1. MEMORIES FROM THE TRENCHES

  2. SOLDIERS FOOD IN THE TRENCHES • Food for soldiers in the trenches during World War One was at times considered a luxury. Getting decent hot food from the field kitchens to the front line trenches could be impossible when a battle was either coming up or in full flow. • When soldiers were at stand-down, food was easier to acquire and both British and German troops could expect certain food to be available with a degree of frequency.

  3. Daily Rations For A British Soldier • 20 ounces of bread • 1/10 gill lime if vegetables not issued • 16 ounces of flour instead of above • ½ gill of rum • 3 ounces of cheese • maximum of 20 ounces of tobacco • 5/8 ounces of tea • 1/3 chocolate – optional • 4 ounces of jam • 4 ounces of oatmeal instead of bread • ½ ounce of salt • 1 pint of porter instead of rum • 1/36 ounce of pepper • 4 ounces of dried fruit instead of jam • 1/20 ounce of mustard • 4 ounces of butter/margarine • 8 ounces of fresh vegetables or • 2 ounces of dried vegetables

  4. Daily Rations For A German Soldier • 26 ½ ounces of bread or  • 17 ½ of field biscuits or  • 14 ounces of egg • 53 ounces of potatoes  • 4 ½ ounces vegetables  • 2 ounces dried vegetables

  5. Memories • The memories of soldiers who fought in the trenches in World War One are a fascinating source about life in the war. • Primary source memories from World War One have given historians a vast resource to use.  

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