British and Australian rations in Vietnam
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British and Australian rations in Vietnam
Does anyone know what type of rations the British and Australian forces were issued with during the Vietnam war? My uncle recalls only seeing American type MCIs issued to the units he was near.
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Re: British and Australian rations in Vietnam
I have seen photos though I can't recall where, of Aussie and Kiwi forces consuming both MCI's and their own combat rations which resembled the 24-hour ration issued until recently containing tinned components.
"FIND THE BASTARDS, THEN PILE ON" - Standing Order of Col. George S. Patton Jr., C.O. 11th ACR.
"We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun" - George Orwell.
"We may find in the long run that tinned food is a deadlier weapon than the machine-gun" - George Orwell.
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Re: British and Australian rations in Vietnam
Thanks for replies folks! I'm always fascinated by the history of rations, from the iron rations of WW1 to the fallout shelter crackers of the 1950s and 60s to today's stuff.
Re: British and Australian rations in Vietnam
Hi guys, don't know if you have seen this site http://17thdivision.tripod.com/thepeace ... index.html
But if you haven't it's worth a look. I think it is a work in progress but has some good stuff on rations from the cold war
But if you haven't it's worth a look. I think it is a work in progress but has some good stuff on rations from the cold war