In 1937, the United States Army approached Hershey Company with a request to create a high-calorie chocolate bar that is intentionally unappealing in taste. The goal was for this 'D ration' chocolate ...

In 1937, the U.S. Army requested Hershey Company to develop a high-calorie chocolate bar with an intentionally unpalatable taste for military use during World War II. This became an important ration i...