These cards were issued in 1937 by a number of German cigarette companies and were included in packs of cigarettes for collecting by the consumer. Although these cards were created after the war, they are colorized versions of photos taken by the German War Ministry during the war. They show scenes of civilian life during the first world war. During the war many resources were scarce, including food. Featured in this collection is a scene of civilians lining up outside a food distribution center. It is estimated that 762,796 people died of malnutrition during WWI. Also included is a scene from a factory worked by teenagers and women and a picture of refugees fleeing their homes due to the fighting.
