Chapter IV. Germany under the "Hunger-Blockade." 61

Germany's inability to feed and clothe her inhabitants--The war

reduces production--Germany's imports in 1913--Food

conservation--The "turnip-winter"--Everybody goes

hungry--Terrible increase of mortality--Discontent engendered

and increased by suffering--Illegitimate trade in the

necessaries of life--Rations at the front become insufficient.

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