British privates share photos via Facebook of horrible meals they are served in the army. Among poor quality food there are mouldy eggs, rotten apples and raw chicken. Soldiers have already gathered over 10,000 signatures for an online petition to Parliament calling for investigations into the standard of food served to the military.
A rather paltry attempt at a ham sanwich which was served up to some of the military personnel
"An army marches on its stomach" - Frederick the Great or Napoleon, depending who you believe. Either way, food is as important as bullets or kevlar.