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during world war one, the civilians had very little to eat for 3 years. everything went to the war front, where soldiers were assumed to need all the protein they could get.
The "Turnip Winter" was the nadir of this miserable time. The term refers to the winter of 1916-1917, when an early frost killed off much of the potato crop. As a result, for much of the winter there weren't enough potatoes and they had to be supplemented with last-minute plantings of turnips. These got the population through the winter, for the most part -- nobody starved per se, although there were thousands of deaths from malnutrition-induced diseases -- but everyone in Germany was perpetually and chronically hungry for months on end.
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What was Turnip Winter like in 1917?
Turnip Winter was a time of severe food shortages because many farmers had been drafted into military service. Large amounts of rain fell in the autumn of 1917 and caused the potatoes to rot. During that time, the main source of food was turnips.
What was the The Turnip Winter 1916 to 1917 in Germany and what created the hardship?
The Turnip Winter occurred during the winter of 1916–1917 in Germany. Continually poor weather conditions led to a diminished harvest, most notably in cereal production. Additionally, an Allied blockade first instituted in 1914 contributed to reduced food supplies from Central Powers by 33 percent.
What vegetable name starts with ''tur''?
A turnip.
What is a black turnip?
a black turnip is a turnip that went for a mud bath
How do you say turnip in french?
Turnip in French is un navet.
What is a turnip?
A turnip is a vegetable quite like potato but slightly sweeter. A turnip is a round root vegetable. It is white at the bottom and purple or red at the top.
Is a turnip a bird?
no, a turnip is not a bird - it is a vegetable
What part of speech is turnip?
Turnip is a noun.
Is turnip is herb?
A turnip is a root vegetable.
How do you prepare dish without onion and tomato?
potato, carrot, turnip, swede etc. "winter veg" roast and serve with some nice bread.
Which is healthier a turnip green or a turnip root?
green
Is turnip a root?
Yes, it is.
