Cooking food for army in the field WWI
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Cooking food for army in the field WWI
Various types of ovens and kitchens, from brick and clay ovens, parallel kitchen, broad arrow kitchen, aldershot ovens and internally heated oven burrowed into the side of a bank. Date: 1915
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Aldershot Bank Brick Burners Burns Chamber Chambers Clay Cooked Cooking Diagram Kitchen Kitchens Oven Ovens Parallel
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resourcefulness of the British Army during World War I as they prepare meals for their troops in the field. Dating back to 1915, the image showcases a diverse range of cooking methods and kitchen setups used by the soldiers to prepare hot meals despite the challenging conditions. In the foreground, a brick oven with a large fire burning inside is surrounded by soldiers, shoveling in more fuel and tending to the cooking pots. Nearby, a clay oven, its exterior blackened from constant use, stands ready to cook the next meal. A parallel kitchen, with its long, narrow design, is visible in the background, allowing multiple pots to be cooked at once. An Aldershot oven, a portable, collapsible design, is seen being assembled, while an internally heated oven, burrowed into the side of a bank, is a testament to the soldiers' ingenuity in making the most of their resources. Diagrams and labels accompany the photograph, providing insight into the inner workings of these various ovens and kitchens. These images offer a glimpse into the daily life of the British Army during World War I, highlighting the importance of a well-fed and well-nourished fighting force. The soldiers' dedication to providing hot meals, no matter the circumstances, is a testament to their resilience and the vital role that food played in sustaining them through the hardships of war.
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