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During the Second World War many food and drink items were in short supply. This was because much of the food came to Britain on ships from abroad. Around 70% of food in Britain was being imported. At this time, the ships of the Merchant and Royal Navies were being sunk by the enemy ships and submarines (called U-boats) of Germany.
