iron rations

Disappointed we lie down and consider whether we couldn’t have a go at the iron rations.

The troops were served out with three days' provisions, and the intendance was furnished with a supply of "iron rations" from the magazines of the fortress.

These were some "iron rations," in case of difficulties about our food supply; two or three tools, including a heavy spanner which would serve as a weapon at need; and a shabby suit case to hold everything.

They were waiting for a signal from the guns, and had their bayonets fixed and bombs slung about them, and iron rations hung to their belts.

Away before them were the fires of death, to which they were going very steadily, with a tune on their lips, carrying their rifles and shovels and iron rations, while the rain played a tattoo on their steel hats.