Fine wine and exquisite dishes.
Tropical fruits.
Crystal chandeliers.
Premium orchestra.
Mahogany furniture.
Genuine leather sofas.
Handmade tablecloths.
When these words come together, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely a luxurious hotel. However, at this moment, these words describe the dining room of a warship.
It's fair to say that navies of any country are quite particular about food and drink, partly because they have more means to procure food than the army, and partly because of frequent foreign contact—it wouldn't do to have nothing presentable to offer when foreign guests visit their ships. Lastly, a proper diet is crucial for avoiding scurvy; these days, it's all too common to find young sailors with rotting teeth, and in order not to compromise combat readiness, naval diets must be watched closely.
Onboard the Wehrmacht air and naval vessels, the level of dining and lodging has been elevated to new heights.
