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A Military Thanksgiving During World War II

Offered By: Tasting History with Max Miller via YouTube

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Explore the history of Thanksgiving celebrations during World War II in this engaging 21-minute video. Discover how American soldiers and sailors observed the holiday while serving overseas, focusing on the unique challenges and adaptations they faced. Learn about the military's efforts to provide traditional Thanksgiving meals to troops, including the logistics of transporting turkeys and other festive foods to the front lines. Examine period recipes from military cookbooks and gain insight into how the armed forces attempted to boost morale through familiar holiday traditions. Gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by service members during wartime and how they maintained a connection to home through food and celebration.

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A Military Thanksgiving during World War 2


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Tasting History with Max Miller

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