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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 23 MIN

164 Feeding an Army: A History with a Lot of Holes - On Purpose

from The History of American Food · host Margaret Hardin

This week we get to look back at more of why War is Awful - and it's not JUST becasue of the food.  We also talk about why war food was predictably awful for everyone everywhere for approximately 5000 years.Biology - and mainly the stupid microfauna of the Earth.Understanding what war food was before the Civil War helps inform how such crazy supply errors and choices were made during the Civil War - and you can start to see how this is going to change war planning - and food system planning going forward.Also also - here's where you can viewThe National Parks: America's Best IdeaLove your Library!  Watch it on Kanopy(free with your Library Card)If your Library doesn't have Kanopy - PBS - With SubscriptionOther Options:Amazon - alas with an ad-onYou Tube - but for a priceMusic Credit: Fingerlympics by Doctor TurtleSubstack: https://thoafood.substack.com/Email: TheHistoryofAmericanFood at gmail dot comThreads: @THoAFoodInstagram: @THoAFoodShow Notes: https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/& some other socials... @THoAFood

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