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Rationing. The government enforced a strict rationing of food, metals, rubber, clothing, etc. They needed the brassto make bullets.
I just saw a program about the history of Levis jeans. During the war, the government rationed the amount of rivets that Levis could use in their jeans and even the amount of stitches. They elminated the "W" on the back pockets and painted it on instead.
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Was there a copper penny during world war 2?
In 1941 and 1942 they were in 1943-45 they were made of steel
What items were not produced during World War 2?
Passenger cars, household appliances and patio furniture made from aluminum or steel, silk stockings and shirts and ties, pants with cuffs, copper pennies were made with steel and nickel nickels were made with silver.
What were World War 2 canteens made of?
During 1943, the U.S. procured canteens made of ordinary steel with a tin (or zinc) plating. This attempt to save more valuable aluminum and stainless steel had only temporary benefits and was stopped by the end of 1943.
What were bombs made out of in World War 2?
Bombs were made from a steel casing filled with various explosives.
What were soldiers helmets made out of in World War 1?
Leather, after 1916; steel.
