Two black and white photos side by side. The left photo shows three women selling or buying food at an outdoor market. The right photo shows a person wearing a gas mask while peeling a root vegetable with a knife. Text: War Fare.

War Fare

From the Homefront to the Frontlines
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Enter the Exhibition

It unites us, divides us and is one of the most effective weapons in war: the control (and cooking) of food. The National WWI Museum and Memorial addresses an often overlooked aspect of the war: food. In addition to reviewing the effects of food on World War I, War Fare: From the Homefront to the Frontlines includes photographs, comments and even delicious vintage recipes updated for the modern era. Take a culinary exploration and learn more about war fare...

Enter Exhibition

 

 

Learn even more with this series of videos in collaboration with American Food Roots.

Click on the thumbnails to go to Vimeo.

 

Introduction

Screenshot of an older white woman with greying curly hair being interviewed in a kitchen.

 

Meatless Mondays

Thumbnail of peanut butter spread in thick waves.

 

Making a Meal

Thumbnail of a painted poster depicting jars of grains. Text: Eat More Cornmeal, Rye flour, Oatmeal and Barley / Save the Wheat for the Fighters