Rations of the German Wehrmacht in World War II: Vol.2

A superb companion volume to volume one. A more in-depth discussion of the day-to-day rationing of German troops, including a most informative discussion of special rations for various troops in battle. It fills in a lot of holes about the day-to-day provisioning of German soldiers, airmen and sailors. Well worth your time and money. A superb volume. The photographs are superb and meticulously assembled.

I have volume one and the book Gulaschkanone The German Field Kitchen. Volume 2 is a must have on its own with great pictures and detailed information. Also a great companion book to complete the set. Excellent book.

I really liked the visual ration demonstrations for the various ration types - Marching ration, Combat ration, Mountain Troop ration, etc. Much better visuals than Vol. 1. This book is very informative for those who have an interest in this area.

This book is fantastic! Jim really knows his stuff! WWII German rations has been an interest of mine for many years and I actually had the pleasure of exchanging information with Jim long before his books were published. I can't think of anyone else who could have done this book any better!

As advertised

It's a thin volume compared to volume 1.Still got lots of info inside that will interest the faithful history buff.

I found Rations of the German Wehrmacht in World War Two volume one a very informative book so when the author came out with Volume Two to fill in the gaps he couldn't do in his first book, I went to no expense to get a copy and I am well pleased with it.Volume Two is not in anyway a repeat of the first but filled with new information. I in peticular liked chapter thirteen in which German and American Ration systems are compared though I am disapointed that though the author provided great information on C and K rations, he provides nothing for the reader on T-Rations (ten in one rations) or F-rations (five in one rations) which American soldiers also consumed when they could.A great source of reference for re-enactors and scholars of world war two.

I titled my review the perfect finish because it's highly likely that this will be the last word on the subject!! LTC Pool has gone the distance to provide the reader with as much information on Wehrmacht rations as is likely to be compiled unless a yet to be discovered trove of documentation surfaces anew.In addition to expanding further on some of the various individual food products and groups covered in Vol. 1, he has provided the reader with a detailed comparison of the US and German ration procurement and troop level operational ration system. This is unparalleled and provides a unique view of an interesting subject for students of both allied and axis combat subsistance.For this volume, The author draws on new information discovered in joint English/US studies of German industrial facilities and capabilities. These studies were conducted in detail immediatly prior to and closely after the end of the war on many facets of the German military-industrial complex and reveal some interesting details related to food production and packageing, nutritional studies, substitutes for food products becoming scarce due to allied bombings etc. Much of this information formed the basis of many of the foods we consume today and the parallels are facinating.The pictures are large and clear and reveal labeling and packageing details. There are many period photos throughout depicting foods and food related products in context as well. The text is light, yet professional and its obvious that the author is genuinely trying to provide as much information as possible to the reader and not simply parade his knowledge of the subject.As a former US Army Senior Food Service Sergeant, I highly recommend both Vol's 1 & 2 as a superb refrence source to any student of the era. The books are even the same size so they'd match on a library shelf!! This a unique opportunity to aquire a vast amount of information on an obscure subject which will become more valuable as time progresses and these books go out of print.

Excellent information great book

Very good plenty to learn

GREAT BOOK LOAD OF VALUABLE INFO FOR COLLECTORS LIKE MYSELF. A VERY REASONABLE PRICE TOO!!

Loved the attention to detail. Outstanding.

Bien sur en anglais ...MAIS très bien documenté avec plus de 200 pages avec de belle photo couleurs et en gros planIl traite des objets pas courant dans le monde du militaria . dans certains cas il présente meme les affiches publicitaires en papier que les personnes voyait pendant la guerreComme tout produit de consommation les rations ont etait utilisées donc difficiles d'avoir eu de belles exemplaires complet et non ouvert en main.Se livre comble se manque et il est vraiment tres bien. Il traite aussi de certaine copies ou produit des années 50 vendu comme bonne ration de la werhmacht.Je ne regrette pas le prix !!si le commentaire a était utile clique oui en bas merci a vous