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The breakfast experienced by troops on the morning of June 6th is widely documented. Soldiers from various countries, including the UK, US, Canada, and others, typically had a meal similar to that of Robert Adams from the USS Samuel Chase: eggs, bacon, toast, and good juice. The host mentions that while many enjoyed fresh eggs, others had to settle for powdered ones—a necessity born from wartime conditions.
The host uses the World War II edition of the US War Department's cookbook for powdered scrambled eggs to recreate this meal. The recipe calls for a mixture that includes 1.5 pounds of powdered eggs and other ingredients like bacon fat or lard, highlighting the practical realities of military life.