Armies, wars, and their food / D. Vijaya Rao.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vijaya Rao, D., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operational rations (Military supplies).

Operational rations (Military supplies)--India.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 534 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

Armies, Wars & their Food

Place of Publication:

New Delhi : Foundation Books, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In the history of mankind, armies fought at the behest of a ruler to conquer and expand territories. In due course, war crafts were devised and war logistics were developed. However, armies’ food remained much the same as ever for a very long time. Eventually science and technology played a crucial role in bringing army foods and nourishment to the expected level of modernity, commensurate with advancements in other features of the war craft. Armies, Wars and their Food traces the evolution of military rations and provides insights into the concept of nutrition for military from the point of a food scientist. The principal theme of the book is the historical development of armies and the supply and delivery systems prevalent at different periods of time. Providing a ready source of historical perspectives on the armies, it discusses the role of science and technology in instigating improvements in military ration. The book will appeal to students of food science and nutrition, army, navy and air force establishments, food industry laboratories and research and development organizations. General readers interested in the history of science and military history will also find this book useful.

Contents:

Section I. Growth of communities and knowledge, armies and wars in the ancient period

section II. Food

section III. The food supply chain

section IV. Science and technology component

section V. Wars and food supply logistics.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).

ISBN:

81-7596-938-5