Rationing Books During World War II

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In world war 2, Where food and supplies limited for people? Food, fuel, and many other items were in short supply for variety of reasons. All sorts of essential and nonessential food were rationed, as well as clothing furniture, and petrol. Tire rationing and the priority of transport of transporting soldiers and wars supplies instead of food. Did Germans tried to cut off supplies? Yes, Germans tried to cut off supplies like food and other goods. They were trying to make the British weak. They though by cutting the food off that Britain might lose the war. What happened about the rationing books during the war? Contained removable stamps were good for certain rationed items. Ration stamps were used up for a mouth. People could not

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