At a time in which reporters are being censored, arrested, kidnapped and even killed, this book delivers an exploration of freedom of the press in wartime. It also analyses how the press has shaped the way the public perceives the issues and conflicts that lead to war as well as how the war plays out, from the American Revolution to Iraq.

At a time in which reporters are being censored, arrested, kidnapped and even killed, Cooke delivers a must-read exploration of freedom of the press in wartime. Cooke also analyses how the press has shaped the way the public perceives the issues and conflicts that lead to war as well as how the war plays out, from the American Revolution to Iraq.

Revolution - The Mexican War - Civil War - Spain and the Philippines - World War I - World War II - Korea - Vietnam - Iraq I - Iraq II - 9/11 and the War on Terrorism