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Thread #82430 Message #3837479
Posted By: GUEST,Linda green
08-Feb-17 - 04:11 AM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Songs for Trafalgar Night
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs for Trafalgar Night
If Gunner Joe was written in 1933, why does it mention "an egg for his tea" and " the sailors saved up their coupons". These references suggest rationing but this did not come in until after 1940. Any thoughts?