Captain C.M. Wilson Examines K Ration March 1943

In March 1943, Captain C.M. Wilson inspects a K ration at the subsistence research laboratory of the U.S. Army quartermaster depot in Chicago, Illinois. K rations were lightweight, pre-packaged meals designed for soldiers in the field, reflecting the militarys adaptation to the logistical challenges of World War II. This image is from the FSA/OWI Collection, which records everyday life during the war.

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