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A week of food required for the German Army, WW1
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A week of food required for the German Army, WW1
A scale drawing giving an impression of the volume of food needed to feed the German Army for one week during the First World War compared to the spires of Cologne Cathedral. Date: 1914
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This evocative scale drawing from 1914 offers a striking contrast between the colossal quantities of food required to sustain the German Army during the First World War and the iconic spires of Cologne Cathedral. In the foreground, an impressive array of provisions is meticulously laid out, representing a week's worth of rations for just one company of soldiers. The mountainous piles of potatoes, loaves of bread, and sides of meat dwarf the soldiers who stand nearby, offering a tangible sense of the immense logistical challenge of feeding an army in the field. The First World War marked a significant shift in military logistics, with the implementation of centralized rationing systems to ensure a steady supply of food and other essentials to the troops. Each soldier was allotted a daily ration of approximately 3,000 calories, which was comprised of a variety of items, including potatoes, bread, meat, and other staples. The sheer volume of food required to maintain this level of sustenance is evident in this drawing, with the piles of provisions stretching far beyond the soldiers' reach. The spires of Cologne Cathedral, a symbol of German history and culture, provide a poignant backdrop to this scene, serving as a reminder of the broader context in which this military endeavor was taking place. As the war raged on, the German Army relied on the support of its people and the resources of its homeland to keep its soldiers fed and fighting. This powerful image offers a unique perspective on the scale of the military effort and the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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