eating small portions of food and saving portions for what food you did have
Many of the countries who fought in ww2 were rationed. Food and gasoline were two main items that were rationed in ww2.
Aug 1942 in UK
Really everything was rationed in WW2.
No, the British government, aware of the impact rationing had on morale, never rationed bread, potatoes, cigarettes or beer.
they rationed food , gas and other resources. it changed their lives
Bacon, sugar, tea, meat, sweets, clothes, paper, petrol, soap and washing powder were all rationed during WW2.
Rationing during WW2 took place mostly because of the huge amount of food required by the military.
Meat, butter, milk and bread were the main foods during WW2 as food was short and these items were rationed out to each family
Yes, fruit was rationed. During ww2, because the German submarines kept bombing the English trade ships, fruit overboard became quite scarse. Fruit like oranges and apples were plentiful though because people were encouraged to grow their own fruit + veg in the 'Dig for Victory.'
Cigarettes and meat were the main rationed items
During World War II many products were rationed, including butter and sugar,Caught in a snowstorm when the car broke down, the family rationed the little food they had with them.
Water was not rationed. Potatoes were not rationed because they were plentiful in the USA but in England they were rationed. Depending on which country or area where you lived pork meats were not rationed. Things like salt. baking soda, spices, vanilla, baking powder were not on the ration lists. Some medicines were not rationed but antibiotics and medicines needed in the war front were rationed amongst the medical facilities. In the USA some vegetables and fruit did not need to be rationed but the people were encouraged to grow victory gardens so the vegetables and fruits used in the military forces' rations and kitchens could be plentiful. In England they had rationing for ten years and it was for an extensive list of things. Cars were not rationed because they discontinued building cars in both countries. The gasoline was rationed as well as tires. Blackout Drapery and Curtains were not rationed. Sand bags were not rationed. Things like dishes, photos, stationary, etc were not rationed.