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15 Surprising Foods Eaten By Historic Armies

13. Dog Stew

13. Dog Stew
A somber scene depicting Russian soldiers during their retreat from Moscow, resorting to consuming dog meat for survival. | Photo by Novkov Visuals on Pexels

In dire emergencies or due to cultural norms, some armies—including Napoleon’s soldiers during the retreat from Moscow and early Korean warriors—resorted to consuming dog meat for protein and survival. Although shocking to some, this practice highlights the extremes of historical warfare and adaptation to scarcity.

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