MARC Record from Library of Congress

LEADER: 01674cam a22002654a 4500
001 2010042004
003 DLC
005 20110722083103.0
008 101008s2011 ncua b 001 0 eng
010 $a 2010042004
020 $a9780786434176 (softcover : alk. paper)
040 $aDLC$cDLC$dDLC
043 $an-us---
050 00 $aUC713$b.F57 2011
082 00 $a355.8$222
100 1 $aFisher, John C.,$d1949-
245 10 $aFood in the American military :$ba history /$cJohn C. Fisher and Carol Fisher.
260 $aJefferson, N.C. :$bMcFarland & Co.,$cc2011.
300 $avii, 283 p. :$bill. ;$c26 cm.
520 $a"This book describes the historical development of rations used by America's military from the Revolutionary War to the present, recounting challenges and opportunities faced by war planners in obtaining and transporting food to soldiers, sailors, and marines. It discusses ration research and development, the evolution of food personnel training, and various methods of food storage, preparation, and distribution"--Provided by publisher.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 263-273) and index.
505 0 $aMeals for the Revolutionary War -- War of 1812 food -- Post war of 1812 and Mexican War military subsistence -- Civil War bill of fare -- Army food during the westward expansion -- Military food for a world power -- Military subsistence "over there" -- Provisions for World War II -- The modern military menu -- "... and then there was POW food."
650 0 $aOperational rations (Military supplies)$zUnited States$xHistory.
650 0 $aCooking for military personnel$zUnited States$xHistory.
700 1 $aFisher, Carol,$d1947-