Fine wines and gourmet dishes.
Tropical fruits.
Crystal chandeliers.
Premium bands.
Mahogany furniture.
Genuine leather sofas.
Handcrafted tablecloths.
When these words come together, the first thing that comes to mind is certainly a luxury hotel. However, at this moment, they describe the dining room of a warship.
It is said that the navies of all countries pay great attention to food and drink. On one hand, they have more access to food than the army, and on the other hand, it is because naval activities often involve foreign affairs. One simply cannot host foreign guests on board without decent food to offer. Last but not least, poor diet on a ship can easily lead to scurvy. In these days, it's common to find young sailors with rotten teeth, so diet is taken seriously to avoid affecting combat readiness.
On the vessels of the Wehrmacht, the standard for food, drink, and accommodations was raised to a new height.
