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Commandeering meat for the army during World War I
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Commandeering meat for the army during World War I
Cargoes of frozen meat were commandeered by the Government on arrival in the UK. On the eve of the war the prices of provisions shot up suddenly but the Government stepped in and issued lists fixing the retail prices of articles of food. This photograph illustrated just one of the many new activities of the Government: ships, motors, horses, and supplies of all kinds were commandeered everywhere for the Army. Date: 1914
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In the early days of World War I, as the threat of food shortages loomed, the British Government took decisive action to secure the nation's supply of essential provisions. In this evocative photograph from 1914, we see the commandeering of a cargo of frozen meat at the docks in the United Kingdom. As the prices of foodstuffs soared on the eve of war, the Government responded by issuing lists fixing retail prices for various articles of food. This was just one of the many new activities undertaken by the Government to ensure the army was adequately supplied. Ships, motors, horses, and supplies of all kinds were commandeered everywhere for the Army's use. The photograph captures the moment as workers unload the precious cargo of frozen meat from the ship. The importance of this moment is not lost on the onlookers, who gaze intently at the scene. The Government's intervention in the market was crucial in preventing widespread panic and ensuring that the British people had access to the food they needed during these uncertain times. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the far-reaching impact of the war on everyday life, as well as the extraordinary measures taken by the Government to protect its citizens. The commandeering of food supplies was just one of many ways in which the war disrupted the normal flow of commerce and trade, and this image offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history.
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