The video features a person opening and tasting a 75-year-old US Army Field Ration, also known as a "C-Ration" or "B-Unit", which was produced in November 1942. The ration consists of a biscuit, confection, and beverage, including coffee, sugar, and a hard candy. The person is surprised to find that the food is still edible and tastes good, with the biscuit being crunchy and fresh, the coffee being smooth and slightly acidic, and the hard candy being sweet and flavorful. They also note that the food has held up remarkably well considering its age, with only minor flaws such as a slightly liquefied candy and some scuffs on the biscuits. The video provides a unique glimpse into the food that soldiers ate during World War II and showcases the durability of the rations.
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1. The C Ration was a US Army field ration used during World War II.
2. The original objective of the C Ration was to provide a readily carried ration for soldiers in combat.
3. Prototypes of the C Ration were developed as far back as 1936.
4. Major procurements of the C Ration began in 1941.
5. In 1942, the number of cans per case of C Rations changed from 36 to 48.
6. There were 24 "B" units and 24 "M" units in a case, with "B" standing for biscuit and "M" standing for meat.
7. 55 million cases of C Rations were produced in 1942.
8. This translates to 1.32 billion B units produced in 1942.
9. The B unit contained a biscuit, confection, and beverage.
10. The C Ration was produced in November 1942.
11. The biscuit formula was changed a few times, with the final version being perfected by 1942.
12. The biscuit was a whole-grain biscuit with a perfect airy crunch.
13. The coffee in the C Ration was initially 0.36 ounces, but was later changed to 0.25 ounces in December 1940.
14. The coffee was packaged in a small can with a key to open it.
15. The C Ration also included a hard candy, which was a different flavor for each unit.
16. In the later part of the war, the US Army started giving more variation on the B units, with three different kinds: breakfast, dinner, and supper.
17. The biscuits were not salted and had a crunchy texture.
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