Description:In the history of mankind, armies fought at the behest of a ruler to conquer and expand territories. In due course, war crafts were devised and war logistics were developed. However, armies' food remained much the same as ever for a very long time. Eventually science and technology played a crucial role in bringing army foods and nourishment to the expected level of modernity, commensurate with advancements in other features of the war craft. Armies, Wars and their Food traces the evolution of military rations and provides insights into the concept of nutrition for military from the point of a food scientist.The principal theme of the book is the historical development of armies and the supply and delivery systems prevalent at different periods of time. Providing a ready source of historical perspectives on the armies, it discusses the role of science and technology in instigating improvements in military ration.The book will appeal to students of food science and nutrition, army, navy and air force establishments, food industry laboratories and research and development organizations. General readers interested in the history of science and military history will also find this book useful.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Armies, Wars and their Food by D. Vijaya Rao (2012-01-01). To get started finding Armies, Wars and their Food by D. Vijaya Rao (2012-01-01), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Armies, Wars and their Food by D. Vijaya Rao (2012-01-01)
Description: In the history of mankind, armies fought at the behest of a ruler to conquer and expand territories. In due course, war crafts were devised and war logistics were developed. However, armies' food remained much the same as ever for a very long time. Eventually science and technology played a crucial role in bringing army foods and nourishment to the expected level of modernity, commensurate with advancements in other features of the war craft. Armies, Wars and their Food traces the evolution of military rations and provides insights into the concept of nutrition for military from the point of a food scientist.The principal theme of the book is the historical development of armies and the supply and delivery systems prevalent at different periods of time. Providing a ready source of historical perspectives on the armies, it discusses the role of science and technology in instigating improvements in military ration.The book will appeal to students of food science and nutrition, army, navy and air force establishments, food industry laboratories and research and development organizations. General readers interested in the history of science and military history will also find this book useful.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Armies, Wars and their Food by D. Vijaya Rao (2012-01-01). To get started finding Armies, Wars and their Food by D. Vijaya Rao (2012-01-01), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.