"A Pound of Meat" Soldier Food in the 18th Century

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This installment complements the previous video "Privations of an 18th Century Soldier." It examines a number of historical references and considers how soldiers of the time prepared their meat rations when supplies and equipment were scarce or unavailable. It also looks at the important role salt played in not only the preservation of meat but also in the strategies of war.
For more on the importance of salt    • The War On Salt - 1776  

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