The rationing effort changed how much and what Americans ate. Roasts became a rarity. Soups and stews stretched out ...

Thanksgiving has always been a cherished American tradition, a day for families to gather, reflect, and share a meal. Yet during World War I and World War II, the holiday took on an added layer of ...

World War II restrictions cut deep into every American pantry as federal officials announced that sliced bread would be rationed on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943. "I should like to let you know ...

Owing to rationing, certain foods became household staples during the Second World War. (Getty Images) In today's landscape, where fresh ingredients and diverse, multicultural foods are readily ...

To the relief of many, cigarettes and whiskey weren’t subject to rationing during World War II. But practically everything else was. Each man, woman and child in the United States required ration ...

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - London's Imperial War Museum has some seasoned advice for Britons budgeting their way out of the worst economic downturn since World War Two, learn a tip or two from the ...

As the war continued the number of board clerks was expanded to six. They kept track of ration systems for tires, gasoline, automobiles, fuel oil, meats, canned goods, sugar, coffee and shoes. Haynes ...

Eighty years since the end of World War II, the British are recalling many battles fought on the path to victory. Yet one ...