The "goulash cannon" was designed at the turn of the 20th century to feed WW1 soldiers on the battlefield. It functioned as a large pressure cooker ideal for quick cooking and stewing using limited amounts of energy and could operate on fire wood, coal, oil or whatever combustible material available. It was durable, flexible and multi-functional so was also used to prepare hot beverages such as tea, coffee, Gluhwein (hot wine with spices) or to roast edible chestnuts, bake bread or even cook Knodel.
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