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Serve yourself!

Original caption: "A 1941 C Ration B unit, with contents: 3 biscuits, cellophane wrapped chocolate fudge, 3 pressed sugar cubes, and a small tin of soluble (instant) coffee. Note the opening key removed from the bottom of the can. Can label indicates contents and supplier:2.50 oz Biscuit, 1.00 oz Confection, .50 oz Sugar, .25 oz Soluble CoffeeLoose (Wiles Biscuit Company, Chicago Ill).".

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-army/34470/serve-yourself!
#2

So it’s not a “C-Ration,” it’s a “B-Ration?” I think there’s a difference…

Or is it a subset of the C-Rat? I was under the impression that C-Rats had potable meat, carb, and veggies and were a complete meal…

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