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definitions. Light armour vehicle with rubber tires in front and
tank-style tracks at rear, used in the Second World War. Central
administration and command quarters of a military unit. Health,
Medical Care and Nutrition The soldier’s ration has always been
devised to provide maximum nutrition at moderate cost for the
best health of the soldiers. Early French garrisons suffered
from scurvy until Indians revealed the advantages of a balanced
diet. Healthy soldiers were ideal combatants, had good morale
and consequently had minimal health care needs. Nutrition
standards for enlisted men remained relatively basic and varied
little until the later 19th century when more variety was added.
British regimental officers pooled their resources by forming a
mess during the 18th century so as to provide them with good
food and wines at an affordable price and this is still done.
Royal Canadian Navy ships followed the practices of the Royal
Navy and its ‘ward