The Gulf War

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“television hide death very successfully”

The Article describes the relationship media and the Gulf War had regarding the censorship surrounding video and photography on the ground. The Gulf War occurred when Iraq invaded Kuwait.  The relationship between the media and war was heavily influenced by the prevention of independent videographers and photographers. This style of journalism is unique as it directly addresses the issues of media censorship. While this source is similar to some of the newspaper articles previously seen in organization, it provides a new insight into reporters sharing thoughts on government proceedings.

The Image above depicts a group of soldiers walking with heavy machine guns and gas masks during the Gulf War. This photo is representative of a return to a similar style of photography as world war I. This style of photography Primarily focused on showing the strength of the US military forces. Photographers experienced censorships in the types of images they were allowed to share with newspapers and the American public. Overall, this photo represents a return to censorship and government control of how the war was viewed in the eyes of the American people.