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The Hunger Blockade

Eric Dornbrose
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Eric Dornbrose writes about the severe food shortages in Germany during the winter of 1916-1917, detailing the drastic decline in caloric intake and its impact on the population.

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: impact of hunger blockade
For: Historians and those interested in World War I
Key quote: Brose continues, quote, pork had almost disappeared from dinner tables and restaurants where Crow was now served.
The host discusses the severe consequences of the hunger blockade during World War I, emphasizing how it affected the civilian population in Germany. The mention of Eric Dornbrose's book highlights the historical significance and the dire circumstances faced by the people during this period.