The First Casualty
Phillip Knightley
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The First Casualty
Published
1975
Publisher
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Pages
465
Description
*The First Casualty* when war comes, is truth," said American Senator Hiram Johnson in 1917. In his gripping, now-classic history of war journalism, Phillip Knightley shows just how right Johnson was. From William Howard Russell, who described the appalling conditions of the Crimean War in the Times of London, to the ranks of reporters, photographers, and cameramen who captured the realities of war in Vietnam, *The First Casualty* tells a fascinating story of heroism and collusion, censorship and suppression. Since Vietnam, Knightley reveals, governments have become much more adept at managing the media, as highlighted in chapters on the Falklands War, the Gulf War, and the conflict between NATO and Serbia over Kosovo. And in a new chapter on the post-9/11 wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Knightley details even greater degrees of government manipulation and media complicity, as evidenced by the "embedding" of reporters in military units and the uncritical, openly patriotic coverage of these conflicts. "The age of the war correspondent as hero," he concludes, "appears to be over." Fully updated, *The First Casualty* remains required reading for anyone concerned about freedom of the press, journalistic responsibility, and the nature of modern warfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The First Casualty?
This edition of The First Casualty has approximately 465 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The First Casualty?
For most readers, The First Casualty typically takes between 9h 41m and 6h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,250 words
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What is the word count of The First Casualty?
The estimated word count for The First Casualty is approximately 116,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The First Casualty?
The First Casualty was written by Phillip Knightley.
When was The First Casualty published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1975. The original work may have been published on a different date.