{"product_id":"icm-1-35-feldka1-4che-wwii-german-field-kitchen-with-cooks-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/35 Feldküche WWII German Field Kitchen with cooks Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFeldküche\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWWII German Field Kitchen with cooks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor cooking in combat conditions, the Wehrmacht used various types of field kitchens: large ones for personnel ranging from 125 to 225 men, and smaller kitchens for 60-125 men. Captured field kitchens were also used. These kitchens were transported either by trailer behind vehicles or by horse-drawn carriage. Soldiers humorously called these kitchens the  ‘Gulaschkanone ’, which allowed them to prepare a variety of dishes. A large kettle with an insulating layer (using glycerin) was used for cooking main dishes. Later models of the kitchens included a separate kettle for frying. Additionally, these kitchens could simultaneously prepare up to 90 liters of coffee. It should be noted that the food ration for Wehrmacht soldiers included a wide variety of products  – German soldiers received sausage, cheese, milk, and cocoa. Qualified cooks handled food preparation, assisted by helpers who peeled and chopped vegetables, chopped firewood, fetched water, and performed other tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Feldküche, or field kitchen, was an essential component of the German Wehrmacht's logistical operations during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese mobile kitchens played a crucial role in maintaining the morale and effectiveness of German troops by providing hot meals on the front lines and in various theaters of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDesign and Features The typical Feldküche was a trailer-mounted unit designed for mobility and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt was often pulled by horses or motor vehicles, allowing it to move with the advancing or retreating troops.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKey features of the Feldküche included: Boilers and Cookers: The Feldküche was equipped with large boilers, which could be fueled by wood, coal, or liquid fuels.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese boilers were used to prepare soups, stews, and other hot meals in large quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStovetop and Oven: Some models included a stovetop and a baking oven, allowing for a variety of dishes to be prepared, including bread and pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe design allowed multiple dishes to be cooked simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStorage and Serving: The field kitchen had compartments for storing ingredients, utensils, and serving equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIt was designed for quick setup and breakdown, enabling efficient meal distribution to large numbers of troops.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOperation The operation of a Feldküche required a team of trained personnel, including a head cook and assistants.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese teams were responsible for: Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious and energy-rich meals to sustain soldiers in various 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