This book investigates the complex and evolving relationship between warfare and media coverage across the 20th and early 21st centuries. It draws on an international conference of academics and media professionals, spanning disciplines from military history to political science, to examine how conflicts have been reported and influenced by propaganda. The studies trace this narrative from the Boer War and World War I, through World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Falklands, the Gulf, Kosovo, and culminating with the impact of 9/11.

This collection offers a comprehensive historical overview of media's role in conflict, drawing on diverse expertise. The cross-fertilization between academic research and practical media experience provides a unique perspective on propaganda and reporting throughout major global conflicts. Its chronological structure allows for a clear tracing of evolving media strategies and their impact on public understanding of war. The inclusion of 9/11 as a concluding focus highlights the profound shifts in contemporary conflict reporting.