- 
  
  The war starts when Germany attacks Poland without warning.
- 
  
  
- 
  
  Clothes are starting to be rationed among other things.
- 
  
  The US starts rationing items needed for the war.
- 
  
  They start to limit the amount of sugar families are allowed to get at stores.
- 
  
  The first war ration books get distributed by the government.
- 
  
  WW2 ends when Germany surrenders.
- 
  
  The rationing officially ends one year after the war.