Reporting the Second World War

Reporting the Second World War

After a slow start, the Second World War produced an enormous number of war correspondents. Correspondents like Ernest Hemingway, John Dos Passos and George Orwell were all inspired to put their experiences on the printed page. Hemingway and his wife, Martha Gellhorn, went on to cover the D-Day Landings and the final victory in Germany.

The British Broadcasting Corporation was the first to use live broadcasts from the front. Encouraged by the RAFâ€™s favorable acceptance of Richard Dimblebyâ€™s commentary from the flight deck of a Lancaster bomber over Berlin, which was piloted by the legendary Guy Gibson VC, the publicâ€™s reaction was overwhelmingly positive.

Increasingly, war correspondents sought danger by flying bombing missions, parachuting with airborne forces and taking part in amphibious attacks against the enemy. Many were killed in plane crashes, by sniper fire and freak accidents. Several performed acts of bravery recognized with a â€˜Mentioned in Despatchesâ€™ and in some cases, a gallantry award. As a consequence, many were killed â€“ the United States alone has a memorial dedicated to more than eighty.

Although there was much â€˜purple proseâ€™ reporting, there was also some excellent writing, which has stood the test of time. To name a few such journalists like Alan Moorehead, Robert Sherrod, Richard Tregaskis, Osmar White, Martha Gellhorn and Chester Wilmot, who were all perceptive eyewitnesses to the worldâ€™s greatest war.

Reporting the Second World War is an in-depth account of the war, as seen through the newspapers of the day. It illustrates the momentous efforts of the correspondents and is a timely reminder of their dedication, skill and bravery in reporting the Second World War.
Country USA
Brand Pen & Sword Books
Manufacturer Pen and Sword Military
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 32 illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-11-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781473834200

Country	USA
Brand	Pen & Sword Books
Manufacturer	Pen and Sword Military
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	32 illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-11-06
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781473834200

Reporting the Second World War

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