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200988 minAAdocumentary

4.8/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Military Food Culture

Cooking History

200988 minAAdocumentary

4.8/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Eleven meals from various historical contexts illustrate the connection between food and military outcomes from the Second World War to the Chechen War.

“6 Wars, 11 Recipes, 60.361.024 Dead”

Military Food Culture

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Eleven meals from various historical contexts illustrate the connection between food and military outcomes from the Second World War to the Chechen War.

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Peter Kerekeš

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Peter Kerekeš

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In military kitchens across Europe, army cooks prepare meals that can influence the course of conflicts. "Cooking History" features eleven meals from significant historical events, including the Second World War and the Chechen War. Locations such as France and the Balkans serve as backdrops to illustrate how food impacts troop morale and strategic decisions. Directed by Peter Kerekeš, the film connects culinary needs to military outcomes, revealing the essential role of sustenance in warfare.

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