PBI Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 Question:What would have been a Typical Breakfast Menu for F.M.Haig and His immediate H.Q. Staff,compared to the Breakfast Fare of The PBI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanA Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 It is one of these really irritating things but Haig failed to keep a detailed diary of his breakfasts while in command of the British army. I can tell you that on the evening of 26th August, 1914 he and General Gough had fried eggs and stewed rabbit for dinner. In September of that year he had breakfast at 3 a.m. but, unfortunately, he fails to tell us what he ate. Also in September he conveyed 10,000 British rations to starving Moroccan troops which were very gratefully received by the French General de Maud'huy. I fully realise that this does not resolve the vexed question of whether he preferred orange or grapefruit marmelade. A question for the more erudite researchers. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhill Posted 2 November , 2006 Share Posted 2 November , 2006 Question:What would have been a Typical Breakfast Menu for F.M.Haig and His immediate H.Q. Staff,compared to the Breakfast Fare of The PBI I would be interested if there were any published accounts of this. The easy answer would be that the Field Marshall would have eaten whatever he would choose to pay for. Officers at all levels tended to have their food prepared by their servants with stuff bought on the open market with money from their mess dues. Some officers were quite well set up, apparently; others, like Byng, had a reputation for being "plain". As an example of "rations", this is the menu for the week ending November 3rd, 1917 at the Canadian Corps Rest Camp (HILLHOEK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mruk Posted 3 November , 2006 Share Posted 3 November , 2006 Hello PBI, Here's a 'mock-up' menu of what the 17th Ambulance Train were eating in the Christmas of 1917. 'Potage' Dinden a l'improvise 'Roti' Porc de Marles au 'Compris Charbon' Gigot moutonne au gout rare Jambon a la Garnere Legumes Choux de Brandhoek Pommes de terres a la Madame Mourier Chouxs defendus a St. Omer Pudding de Noel [sauce Caporel] Cafe [choix W.A.A.C.] Fruits That's a rather splendid selection of Xmas fare, don't you think? Or more a case of wishful thinking. I wonder what Haig was tucking into, besides barking orders at his subordinates? Kind Regards, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 3 November , 2006 Share Posted 3 November , 2006 Interesting postcard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Richard Holmes covers food reasonably well in "Tommy". I can also offer you 1/5th Cheshire's 1918 Xmas dinner (officers, of course):- Hors d'oeuvres des Allies Potage Quatorze Fevrier Tomate Neuve Eglise Dinde roti a la Mode d'Ypres Farce a la Gommecourt Sauce Arras Pommes a la Somme Petits Choux de lavantie Pouding de Noel de Cambrai Oeufs Armistice Cafe Feenish la Guerre (source: Subalterns of the Foot: Anne Wolff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Potage Quatorze Fevrier What`s the significance of Valentine`s Day in Cheshire, JH? Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadier Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Wot, no vegetarian option? Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zooloo Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 Wot, no vegetarian option? Nigel Please Sarge... I'm lactose intolerant so I was wondering.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilB Posted 4 November , 2006 Share Posted 4 November , 2006 There`s no gain in feeding commanders a less than adequate diet. In fact, it could be argued that the happier they are the better, so feed them well. On the other hand, the thought that Tommy could be eating scraps while the commanders (and their staff) eat cordon bleu doesn`t seem right. What guidance could we offer for a sensible solution? Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 5 November , 2006 Share Posted 5 November , 2006 QUOTE (Phil_B @ Nov 4 2006, 01:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What`s the significance of Valentine`s Day in Cheshire, JH? Phil B Phil For the 1/5th at least, it's the day they left the UK in 1915, rather than anything more fun. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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