Happy Thanksgiving
[h2]Thanksgiving in WW1[/h2]
As you would expect, US soldiers fighting abroad in 1917 had a very different Thanksgiving than they would be used to, even though efforts were made to at least have something a little fancier than usual on the menu for soldiers in France or getting ready to cross the Atlantic.
A photo of Camp Lewis in the US on Thanksgiving Day in 1917. It was still finishing construction.
But things weren't 'normal' for the civilian population either. The US did have rationing in effect in 1917, albeit mostly in a voluntary form. Wheat flour and sugar was regulated, but otherwise it was merely encouraged for people to try and minimize their food usage, with ideas like “Meatless Tuesdays” and “Wheatless Wednesdays”. Local food boards were formed around the country to offer advice and recipes that avoided use of foods that were most suitable for sending abroad - whether to feed US soldiers in France, or simply to support the allies of the United States.
The United States Food Administration encouraged Americans to save food to aid European soldiers and civilians.
[h2]Meanwhile on the Eastern Front...[/h2]
Winter is drawing near, and on the Eastern Front, hungry packs of wolves are looking for some fresh meat and the only tasty things around are you, your squadmates, and your enemies!
When you hear the wolves howl on the battlefields of Tannenberg, a massive pack of wolves will approach. At this moment, both sides have the opportunity to uphold the truce and fight together against the hungry beasts... or just try to take advantage of the chaos. The event started yesterday, running from November 25 to December 2!
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The Wolf Truce is based on accounts of Russians and Germans on the Eastern Front holding this unique truce in 1917 to fight off ravenous wolves, which appeared in American newspapers such as the New York Times. There are also more sober accounts in Russian history books noting that hungry wolves certainly were a threat, though they generally suggest it was to civilians or isolated soldiers.
Discount time!
If you don't own Tannenberg but fancy some wolf hunting, now's a great time to join in because there's a 70% discount! But the entire WW1 Game Series is part of the Steam Autumn Sale, so Verdun is also 50% off.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/633460/Tannenberg/
[h2]The war in the palm of your hands[/h2]
Finally, for enthusiasts of physical video game releases, we also have some great news! Both Tannenberg and Verdun have a limited boxed release on PlayStation 4. For now, we have a release in selected German and Austrian retail stores. However, you can get international shipments from Amazon DE, with extra postage costs:
https://amzn.to/3lGEX4j
We are looking at having a international physical release, but we require your feedback. Would you be interested in a PlayStation 4 boxed release of the WW1 Game Series titles? Vote here to let us know:
https://forms.gle/8h67ftBCJEU3u2CQ7
[h3]Happy Thanksgiving![/h3]
As you would expect, US soldiers fighting abroad in 1917 had a very different Thanksgiving than they would be used to, even though efforts were made to at least have something a little fancier than usual on the menu for soldiers in France or getting ready to cross the Atlantic.
A photo of Camp Lewis in the US on Thanksgiving Day in 1917. It was still finishing construction.But things weren't 'normal' for the civilian population either. The US did have rationing in effect in 1917, albeit mostly in a voluntary form. Wheat flour and sugar was regulated, but otherwise it was merely encouraged for people to try and minimize their food usage, with ideas like “Meatless Tuesdays” and “Wheatless Wednesdays”. Local food boards were formed around the country to offer advice and recipes that avoided use of foods that were most suitable for sending abroad - whether to feed US soldiers in France, or simply to support the allies of the United States.
The United States Food Administration encouraged Americans to save food to aid European soldiers and civilians.[h2]Meanwhile on the Eastern Front...[/h2]
Winter is drawing near, and on the Eastern Front, hungry packs of wolves are looking for some fresh meat and the only tasty things around are you, your squadmates, and your enemies!
When you hear the wolves howl on the battlefields of Tannenberg, a massive pack of wolves will approach. At this moment, both sides have the opportunity to uphold the truce and fight together against the hungry beasts... or just try to take advantage of the chaos. The event started yesterday, running from November 25 to December 2!
[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
The Wolf Truce is based on accounts of Russians and Germans on the Eastern Front holding this unique truce in 1917 to fight off ravenous wolves, which appeared in American newspapers such as the New York Times. There are also more sober accounts in Russian history books noting that hungry wolves certainly were a threat, though they generally suggest it was to civilians or isolated soldiers.
Discount time!
If you don't own Tannenberg but fancy some wolf hunting, now's a great time to join in because there's a 70% discount! But the entire WW1 Game Series is part of the Steam Autumn Sale, so Verdun is also 50% off.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/633460/Tannenberg/
[h2]The war in the palm of your hands[/h2]
Finally, for enthusiasts of physical video game releases, we also have some great news! Both Tannenberg and Verdun have a limited boxed release on PlayStation 4. For now, we have a release in selected German and Austrian retail stores. However, you can get international shipments from Amazon DE, with extra postage costs:
https://amzn.to/3lGEX4j
We are looking at having a international physical release, but we require your feedback. Would you be interested in a PlayStation 4 boxed release of the WW1 Game Series titles? Vote here to let us know:
https://forms.gle/8h67ftBCJEU3u2CQ7
[h3]Happy Thanksgiving![/h3]