Sugar and coffee were from South American and the Caribbean. In addition to the hazards of shipping by sea, the military need great quantities of all three materials. Shortages from European sources being cut off meant that Britain only had access through the US adding additional strains on the supplies. And the tonnage lost to the War in the Atlantic was another factor that lead to shortages.
After World War II, many countries faced acute shortages of essential goods, particularly in Europe. Key shortages included food, fuel, housing, and consumer goods, largely due to the destruction of infrastructure and disrupted supply chains during the war. Additionally, there was a significant lack of raw materials needed for rebuilding economies. These shortages led to rationing and economic instability, necessitating international aid programs like the Marshall Plan to help restore normalcy.
cos we had no food
Germany started a U-boat blockade of Britain and declared 'unrestricted submarine warfare' in 1915. This led to shortages of food and rationing had to be introduced.
Yes, limes were rationed during World War II, primarily in the United States and the UK. The rationing was due to supply shortages caused by the war, which affected the availability of many food items, including citrus fruits. Limes were particularly important for preventing scurvy among sailors and troops, leading to their controlled distribution.
The World War 2
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Yes in some countries
War rationing
So there would be more food to go around as there were shortages due to food not being able to be transported to different countries.
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Herbert Hoover, in 1492
It was hard in WW2, with rationing and shortages of necessities, so mostly people had to make do and mend, re-use or just be out of supplies.
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People. Germany had a severe lack of manpower. It also suffered from shortages of gasoline and coal.
Dominoes were certainly generally available before WW 2. There were war-time shortages of various kinds- kids may have had to settle for used dominoes.