The Iron Ration: Three Years in Warring Central Europe (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Abel Schreiner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331024128 ISBN 13: 9780331024128

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A front-row portrait of life in Central Europe during war and famine, seen through the lens of a correspondent’s eyes and boots-on-the-ground reporting.

The book examines how people faced hunger, regulation, and fear as food became the defining concern of daily life. It blends on-the-ground observations with reflections on politics, society, and the enduring human drive to endure and adapt. This edition draws a clear line between personal experience and broader historical forces, offering readers a tangible sense of what war does to food, work, and everyday choices.

• vivid scenes from cities, towns, and border towns where bread and relief shaped decisions
• observations on how governments, propaganda, and public sentiment intersect under pressure
• personal contrasts between monarchies, republics, and the ideas that bind or divide them
• reflections on the role of memory, journalism, and perspective in reporting war-time life

Ideal for readers of history, memoir, and war-era reportage who want a grounded, human look at Central Europe during conflict.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331024128
• ISBN 13: 9780331024128
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 422