Distributing rations to North American military unit, United States of America, American Civil War, engraving, 19th century

Distributing rations to North American military unit, United States of America, American Civil War, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: Distributing rations to a North American military unit, United States of America, American Civil War, engraving, 19th century. La distribuzione del rancio a un reparto di soldati nordisti, Stati Uniti d\'America, Guerra di secessione americana, incisione, XIX secolo.); © NPL - DeA Picture Library. Please note: This photograph requires additional permission prior to use. If you wish to reproduce this image, please contact Bridgeman Images and we will manage the permission request on your behalf.

Walking That Chow Line. Watson created his surreptitious purchasing system to ensure that troops in the field were going into combat with full stomachs. (Bridgeman Images)

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