Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq : From the Desert Rats to the Media War.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abbott, Dennis Alexander.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Iraq War, 2003-2011.

Mass media and war.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

Dennis Alexander Abbott's 'Operation Telic and the Liberation of Iraq' provides a compelling insider's perspective on the British military's role during the Iraq War, particularly focusing on media operations. As a journalist turned Army press officer, Abbott offers a unique narrative that blends humor and candor, capturing the complex interactions between military forces and the media. The book is an eyewitness account of the challenges faced by journalists covering the conflict and the broader implications of modern warfare communication. Abbott's detailed diary entries from his time in Iraq offer insights into the daily life and struggles within the context of a controversial war. This work is aimed at readers interested in military history, journalism, and the intricate dynamics of war reporting. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction: A Just War?

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 'Hold the Front Page!'

Chapter 2 Arrival in Brussels

Chapter 3 Media Operations

Plates

Chapter 4 Tour Diary (June)

Chapter 5 Tour Diary (July)

Chapter 6 Tour Diary (August)

Epilogue

Appendix: Aftermath

Glossary

Notes

Index

Backcover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781036106454

1036106454

9781036106430

1036106438

OCLC:

1454720454