2014 Event Iraqi troops and Shiite militia members, aided by U.S. air strikes, free the town of Amerli from Islamic State control; the rebel group seized the town two months ago, blocking access to food and supplies; rations were air-dropped after the victory 1974 Event Dutch rations gasoline 1943 Event U.S. rations bread and metal 1942 Event U.S. rations coffee during WWII 1940 Event Netherlands rations petroleum