What did WWII Soldiers Eat?

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Retired Air Force cook here. We still make this, although it’s now made with ground beef and usually served with biscuits. Happy Veterans Day everyone!

“Shit on a shingle” was my grandmas favorite response when asked what she was making for dinner. RIP Nina. ❤

My dad was a cook in the Marines in WW2. He made this all the time but with hamburger for us. I still make it today and i'm 73. I have found a new use for it and that is to add it to thick cut potato chips. Its delicious. I call it Gringo Nachos.

Seeing how much you resemble your grandfather made me feel a sense of pride for both him and you

You mentioned the rations eventually added pasta and sauce, and that reminds me that chef Boyardee, who was an actual person, converted his factories over to produce rations during the war and actually recieved an award for just how much food he produced for the troops.

An MRE Steve-Max collab is the premium-quality content I didn't realise I needed in my life until right this very second. This has to happen - nice!

My dad was in the Army Air Corps. He used to say that SOS was the best part of his service and he could never get it as good as they made it.

My dad was in the US Army for 28 years. He was a firefighter for 15. He made us “Shit on a Shingle” all the time and I’d rather have no other food for my childhood.😂 It’s freakin awesome

I still love SOS. I can remember dad announcing, “It’s shit on a shingle!” and mom countering with, “It’s creamed chipped beef on toast!” for years until she gave up and called it SOS.

I recall sitting around the table with my grandfather when I was a boy of maybe 7 or 8, and knowing he served in Korea, foolishly asked him "grandpa, did you ever kill anybody when you were in the war?" I will never forget the look he gave me and I knew I made a big mistake. He stood silent for a few seconds, no doubt remembering horrible scenes and atrocities from his tour of duty. Finally he looked me dead in the eyes and said "I dont know, probably. I was the cook".

".....so, so long ago." I'm 62 and served in the military in the early '80s, because I felt it was my turn to serve. I was inspired by so many men I'd talked to during my youth who'd served during WW2. That included my dad, uncles, an aunt, and many, many others. I was surrounded by vets who'd served in WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and even WW1. So, it does not seem long ago to me....at all. Anyway, SOS is one of my favorite meals. I ate a lot at boot camp, because it was served for breakfast at least twice a week.

Dad was a WW2 and Korea vet. He used to make this all the time, I loved it! He would sub Sausage in for the beef for breakfast. When did the tradition Chipped beef, we would use the Buddig packets of beef instead of dry, better texture. Thanks for the memory!

My father was a merchant marine, who spent 40 years at sea. This was his ABSOLUTE favorite dish to the day he died. Always wondered how it was made.

As a former Army cook, you were pretty accurate with the history on this. We dont use dried beef anymore though, it's regular ground beef and I love that shit.

My grandfather was a cook in WWII. It was great hearing about his job in the Army. He was a POW towards the end of the war and went on to be a chef for Union Pacific Railroads. Sadly, like most WWII soldiers, he has gone l. Thanks for this one.

Thanks for putting this up again for this year! Very interesting! And thanks to your Grandpa for instilling your love of history!!! This is such a great channel

My Grandad was in WW2 as a radio operator. He's 100 now. He often talks about the war. He was very proud of his service. Yesterday was remembrance day.

My Dad was one of 3 Black Navy photographers in Vietnam in the 60s. My sons loved hearing his stories and my oldest son went into the Navy. My Father is buried in Boulder, NV Veterans cemetery with my Mother. Thank you to the all those who serve and have served for you bravery.

it is lovely that you speak of how personal your Gramps made his stories because there is NOTHING more personal than food. Youre literally giving life to history and i love you for it.