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Like many products, A1 was probably made popular by the military to cover poor tasting meat for the soldiers.
M&M's were made popular by the military.
Combat candy: As M&Ms turn 75, a look at sweets in service
Not sure the authenticity, but I was told by my grandpa that M&M's were chosen by the military because the candy coated shell kept the chocolate from getting messy due to melting in heat.
It made sense.