Step back into the kitchens, trenches, and home fronts of the First World War. Rations & Resilience: Cooking Through the Great War brings history to life through 30 authentic WWI-era recipes recreated from soldier accounts, rationing manuals, government pamphlets, and wartime cookbooks. With beautifully crafted illustrations and meticulously researched chapter introductions, this book offers a vivid, immersive journey into how ordinary people survived history’s first global conflict—one meal at a time. Discover the bread that fed nations, the stews that warmed soldiers in the trenches, the vegetable dishes that sustained families under rationing, and the improvised sweets that brightened even the darkest days. From War Bread and ANZAC Biscuits to Mulligan Stew and Trench Pudding, each recipe captures the ingenuity and resilience of a world forced to adapt under extraordinary circumstances. Inside you’ll find: 30 historically accurate WWI recipes - Detailed introductions explaining the wartime food shortages and ingenuity behind each category - Vintage-style illustrations for every dish and chapter - A compelling epilogue connecting the legacy of wartime cooking to modern times - A unique fusion of cookbook + history book perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and educators Whether you’re a historical reenactor, a culinary explorer, or simply fascinated by the forgotten details of wartime life, this book invites you to taste history —and to discover the resilience, creativity, and hope that carried millions through World War I. ⭐ Version 2 — Short, Punchy, Amazon SEO-Optimized Travel back to the First World War with this unique historical cookbook featuring authentic WWI recipes , rich illustrations, and captivating stories from the home front and trenches. Rations & Resilience includes 30 recreated dishes —from War Bread and Trench Stew to Ration Cake and ANZAC Biscuits—each adapted from real wartime cookbooks, soldier diaries, and rationing guides. Perfect for fans of historical cooking, survival foods, wartime history, and vintage recipes. Includes: ✔ 30 World War I recipes ✔ Detailed historical background ✔ Vintage illustrations ✔ Foods from the trenches, ration books, and home kitchens ✔ A powerful epilogue tying it all together Experience the Great War in the most intimate way possible—through its food.