Chapter 26 Tobacco and the military

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Tobacco and the military: Historical

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American soldiers first received tobacco rations (0.4 ounces with 10 cigarette

papers) in World War I. When the War Department approved the rations, "a wave of

joy swept through the American Army." Until 1975, cigarettes were included in all

k-rations and c-rations provided to soldiers and sailors.

Advertising, the Uneasy Persuasion, p. 186 and Reducing Health Consequences of

Smoking, p. 278

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In World War I, wounded soldiers were allowed to smoke while being operated on. An

army surgeon described the calming effect of cigarettes. "Wonderful. As soon as the

lads take their first whiff, they seem eased and relieved of their agony."

Tobacco Advertising, p. 184

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In World War II, cigarettes were sold at military stores tax-free for usually a nickel a

pack, and were distributed free in overseas areas.

Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking, p. 425

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