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Heroes of the Home Front
Civil War Hardtack
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The hardtack rations for troops provided a fraction of the calories needed for the arduous battles. The flour, water, and lard cakes left much to be desired. Families helped by sending food through the mail lines, when the lines operated, to their loved ones. (1941.1.2)
| Posted on April 4, 2011 | Slideshow |