Can anybody tell me what the “Tropical Bar” was in the US Army during WW2 and what was different, if anything, from the D-Ration bar
thanks
Hi all,
Found this:
“…n 1943, the Procurement Division of the Army approached Hershey about producing a confectionery style chocolate bar with improved flavor that would still withstand extreme heat. After a short period of experimentation, the Hershey company began producing Hershey’s Tropical Bar. This bar was more similar to normal chocolate bars in shape and flavor than the Ration D Bar. The bar exceeded all tonnage for any other item produced by the wartime Hershey factory, including the Ration D Bar. While attempts to retain the sweetened flavor were somewhat successful, many troops found the chocolate tough and unappetizing. Nonetheless, it was perfect as a quick snack in the field, or as barter material…”
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_chocolate)
Also, these might help:
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=42
(Nice flash and picture of the tropical bar itself)
http://www.hersheys.com/discover/history/rationD.asp
(actual hershey historical site with more pics)
See ya…
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…
Like eating chocolate flavored wax…
hahaha, thanks for the info