What was the reason for small rations of food?

During the war, many people, including civilians and soldiers, suffered from food shortages. Some of the reasons for the small rations were:

- Disruptions to food production: The war disrupted agricultural production, as many farmers were called to fight or their fields were damaged.

- Transportation issues: The war also disrupted transportation networks, making it difficult to move food from rural areas to urban centres.

- Blockades: In some cases, blockades were imposed by one side of the conflict to prevent food and other supplies from reaching the enemy.

- Hoarding and speculation: Some people hoarded food and other essential goods, creating artificial shortages and driving up prices.

- Destruction of crops and livestock: In some cases, crops and livestock were deliberately destroyed by one side of the conflict to weaken the enemy.