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On the Great War's menu: Food in the heart of the conflict

On the Great War's menu: Food in the heart of the conflict

Original Title: Au menu de la Grande Guerre: L’alimentation au cœur du conflit

201952m
DocumentaryHistory

Status

Released

Release

2019

Runtime

52m

Storyline

In August 1914, war was declared. Millions of soldiers moved to the front and they had to be fed. There was need to produce, supply, manage and distribute food. A new war economy was needed. It affected not only the armed forces, but also economy, education, health, agriculture, industry, and the propaganda services. In order to feed 80 million soldiers and to supply essentials to civilians, the resources of the whole world were being mobilized. Our current organization of food circuits owes a lot to innovations of the Great War.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
52m
Nov 11, 2019
Languages
French
Director
Axel Clévenot
Production
Armoni Productions
Armoni Productions
France•3
France•3
Production Countries
France

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