Title: The Iron Ration : Three Years in Warring Central Europe (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Nov 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0331024128
ISBN 13: 9780331024128
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
Weight: 1164 grams

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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.

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