The Soviet Union tightened its grip on eastern european nations and Stalin refused to let go, and economic recovery in E. Europe proceeded along the lines that appealed to the Soviets - political and social changes were LARGELY influenced by the changes made in the Soviet Union.
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The Ardsley honor roll was important because it recognised the heroism and valor of the noble soldiers who gave their lives to serve the country and fight the first World War.
The bulk of their diet in the trenches was bully beef (caned corned beef), bread and biscuits. By the winter of 1916 flour was in such short supply that bread was being made with dried ground turnips.
Germany and Austria-Hungary – with food supplies hit by the Allied naval blockade – made immense efforts to keep their soldiers fed; even if this increased the hunger being felt by their citizens at home. But starvation eventually played a key role in the collapse of the latter’s army in 1918.