Armies, Wars And Their Food

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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. Table Of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Guide to Ancient Literature and Notations in the Text Section I: Growth of Communities and Knowledge, Armies and Wars in the Ancient Period Chapter 1. In the Beginning Chapter 2. The Knowledge Literature in Sanskrit Chapter 3. Ancient Arts of War Chapter 4. Vedic and Epic Wars Chapter 5. Rise of Armies in Ancient Times Chapter 6. Wars from Purânâs to Panipat and Plassey Chapter 7. Modern Armed Forces of India Section II: Food Chapter 8. Origin of Food Habits, Diets and Beliefs Chapter 9. Modern Food and Nutrition Chapter 10. Evolution of Military Rations with Special Reference to India Chapter 11. Operational Rations and Combat Foods Section III: The Food Supply Chain Chapter 12. The Indian Military Food Supply Chain System Section IV: Science and Technology Component Chapter 13. Indian Food Industry and Food Science and Technology Inputs for the Defence Forces Section V: Wars and Food Supply Logistics Chapter 14. Logistics and Food Supplies in Wars – Past and Present In the End Annexures Index