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Chocolate As A Practical Combat Ration
- Chocolate made an effective military ration because it packed calories, caffeine, and was handheld for immediate energy.
- Hershey partnered with the U.S. Army to produce D-ration bars designed for survival, not pleasure.
Include Durable Treats In Rations
- Pack MREs with a small treat to boost morale and provide quick calories on the move.
- Prefer items with protective shells like M&Ms or tortillas to improve shelf life and transportability.
Rations Deliberately Made Unpalatable
- Soldiers hated the early D-ration bars because they were intentionally made unpalatable to prevent overeating.
- The Quartermaster told Hershey the bars should taste "a little bit better than a boiled potato."