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A field kitchen is a mobile kitchen, mobile canteens or food truck used primarily by militaries to provide warm food to the troops near the frontline or in temporary encampments.
Karl Rudolf Fissler of Idar-Oberstein invented a mobile field kitchen in 1892 that the Germans came to refer to as a ''Gulaschkanone'' (Goulash Cannon) because the chimney of the stove resembled ordnance pieces when disassembled and limbered for towing. As technology advanced, larger trailers have evolved as horses were phased out in favour of motorized vehicles more capable of towing heavier loads. In World War II, the mobile canteen was used as a morale booster in the United Kingdom, fitting in with the culture of the
File:German field kitchen at the Australian War Memorial August 2012.JPG, German field kitchen at the
Description
The first field kitchens were carried in four-wheeled wagons by military units on campaigns throughout history. Indeed, this method of feeding a large travelling group of soldiers was often used, such as on the Wagon Trail in late 19th Century America where the chuckwagon was employed. By the 20th Century, smaller two-wheeled trailers, became common, especially with the invention of the locomotive. Field Kitchens were often given affectionate nicknames.
Karl Rudolf Fissler of Idar-Oberstein invented a mobile field kitchen in 1892 that the Germans came to refer to as a ''Gulaschkanone'' (Goulash Cannon) because the chimney of the stove resembled ordnance pieces when disassembled and limbered for towing. As technology advanced, larger trailers have evolved as horses were phased out in favour of motorized vehicles more capable of towing heavier loads. In World War II, the mobile canteen was used as a morale booster in the United Kingdom, fitting in with the culture of the tea break
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and in particular as a result of the successful wartime experiment of the tea lady on productivity and morale. The larger mobile kitchens (now commonly called "flying kitchens" because of the greater speed with which they can be deployed) can service entire battalions of troops.
Gallery
Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of Australia and some conflicts involving p ...
File:BASA-1221K-1-48-31.jpg, Austro-Hungarian carriers bringing food into trenches during World War I
World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was List of wars and anthropogenic disasters by death toll, one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, ...
File:Field Kitchen before Winter War.jpg, Finnish soldiers gathering breakfast from a field kitchen before the Winter War
The Winter War,, sv, Vinterkriget, rus, Зи́мняя война́, r=Zimnyaya voyna. The names Soviet–Finnish War 1939–1940 (russian: link=no, Сове́тско-финская война́ 1939–1940) and Soviet–Finland War 1 ...
File:Внутри ПАК-200М. Приготовление теста для выпечки хлеба.png, Inside the van of a PAK-200M automotive field kitchen, a woman makes bread dough.
File:Ritning till Fält-Kok-Kärra för 120 Man.jpg, Painting of a Swedish field kitchen cart for 120 men from 1809.
See also
* Canteen (bottle) * Field ration * Mess * Mess kit * Chuckwagon * Yagai suiguReferences
External links
* Cooking appliances Military food Military vehicles Trailers {{mil-vehicle-stub