NBC News covered the war in Iraq with a breadth and depth unmatched by any other news organization. Operation Iraqi Freedom presents a fascinating look back at the conflict and its coverage from the perspective of the broadcast journalists on the front lines as well as the producers in the control room.
This war was unlike any other in both how it was fought and how it was covered. From the initial "target of opportunity" to the unforgettable images of liberation as Saddam Hussein's statue was toppled in central Baghdad, the war riveted the nation. At the same time, television reporting was proving to be just as remarkable, characterized by amazing new technology, a news cycle measured in minutes, and the presence of hundreds of embedded journalsts.
What was it like to face a life-or-death situation one moment and in the next be called upon to report objectively to the American people What went through the mind of an embed as he made his way across the desert to Baghdad, growing closer and closer to the men and women of his unit and gradually exchanging the critical distance of a reporter for the camraderie of a fellow soldier? What did this experience teach the embeds about American soldiers -- and about themselves?
This visuallly rich full-color book presents the inside sotry of the war in Iraq through the personal anecdotes and perspectives of the professionals who brought this compelling story to homes across America. A full-length DVD produced by NBC News expressly for this volume presents the highlights of the network's war coverage, along with extra features such as postwar interviews and commentary.
Engagingly written and full of insights and anecdotes from the most prominent journalists at NBC News, Operation Iraqi Freedom also features a foreword by NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw and an introduction by retired Army general and current NBC military analyst Montgomery Meigs.
Hardback book measures approximately 8.3 inches wide by 10.3 inches tall.
ISBN 0-7407-4059-8
