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Though sweet biscuits were not a daily ration for Anzac soldiers, they often trivialized the resilience needed to consume the hardtack-style biscuits, many even using them creatively as postcards. The soldiers’ experiences of food during this time illuminate the conditions under which they had to survive. Alongside their hardtack, they received corned beef, bacon, and various vegetables—most often requiring slow cooking and preparation due to their dehydrated forms.