Vinogel

Vinogel was a dehydrated wine product, reduced to 1/3 of its volume and gelled to maintain alcohol titration.[1]

It was utilised by the French Far East Expeditionary Corps, most notably at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. It was used as late as a decade later in Africa.

References

  1. ↑ Overy, Richard. A History of War in 100 Battles. Oxford University Press.
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