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because, lots of merchant shipping and merchant convoys in world war 2 were attacked by German u-boats (submarines) and aircraft, as a result a lot of the ships were sunk and food and other supplies were stretched dangerously thin so rationing books were introduced in England.
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∙ 16y agoMost all food had some rationing. Canning food is a way of preserving it so it would be easier to send overseas. Many places overseas were having food shortages, US farmers answered the call to increase crops, the food was preserved and sent to feed the allies civilians as well as their military. Combat rations were often canned foods, so companys that canned food were pushing their production as hard as they could. The cans used by American civilians when emptied were recycled. Metal was also in great demand.
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∙ 14y agoBritain was not self-sufficient in food. Therefore food had to be brought in over the sea, which was liable to be raided by the enemy. So what food managed to reach Britain had to be fairly distributed, not just to rich people.
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∙ 10y agofood was rationed in ww2 because the ships carrying the food were bombed on the way to the UK.
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∙ 11y agoMany resources were required for the war effort such as rubber and oil .
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What Rationing was there in Canada during world war 2?
food and gas....
What was the significance of rationing?
The significance of rationing was to save food. The food that was saved was sent to the soldiers fighting in World War 2
What was rationing in World War 2?
It was very hard for them to cope x
Why did rationing start in world war 2?
Due to the Germans covering the sea this meant that Britain could not ship in any resources such as food. This meant that we were low on food and therefore rationing was compulsory.
Know the name of the government agency responsible for rationing during the World War 2?
The Office of Price Administration administered the Food Ration Program and other rationing in the United States. The Food Department of the Board of Trade (Food Ministry) administrated the food rationing in Great Britain.
What was the nickname givin to food rationing in World War 2?
age of no food
What Rationing was there in Canada during world war 2?
food and gas....
Did Germany have food rationing during World War 2?
yes
How were war time inflation and food shortages kept in check during World War 2?
War rationing
How did US save food during World War 2?
Rationing and Victory Gardens
What are the difficulties people did people during in World War 2?
rationing, gas & food
How does rationing affect World War 2 soldiers?
It provides them with food they need to fight
What is an OPA red point coin for?
There were used in the food rationing during World war 2.
What was the significance of rationing?
The significance of rationing was to save food. The food that was saved was sent to the soldiers fighting in World War 2
Was there ever Food Rationing in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland during World War 2 and after?
There was rationing in both jurisdictions. Rationing in the Republic was less severe however and ended before rationing in the North ended.
What was rationing in World War 2?
It was very hard for them to cope x
Why did rationing start in world war 2?
Due to the Germans covering the sea this meant that Britain could not ship in any resources such as food. This meant that we were low on food and therefore rationing was compulsory.
