Living On Rations In The Second World War | WW2: I Was There

In January 1940, the British government introduced food rationing. Basic foodstuffs such as sugar, meat and cheese were restricted and food was bought using ration books. What was it actually like for the people who lived through it? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/IWasThereSub #WW2 #IWasThere #WorldWar2 I Was There: an original series from BBC Studios. The series portrays first-hand testimonies from pivotal moments in WW2, as well as detailed accounts of the everyday life of the soldiers, civilians and children of the time. Memories worth sharing. Want to share your views with the team? Join our BBC Studios Voice: https://www.bbcstudiosvoice.com/register This is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx