It’s five years since the Americans invaded Iraq. Not even the most pessimistic of commentators would have predicted they would have so much troops still in the country, half a decade later.
Reuters have produced a commemorative video – or rather a photo essay, which is even better for this particular subject. Anyone interested in journalism, photography (or, let’s face it, war in general) should not hesitate in clicking here immediately.
Superb journalism, and some very brave people doing an invaluable job.
I wonder how many days the battle of the Somme would have lasted if reporters were ‘embedded’ with the infantry and pictures beamed back to the patriotic masses back home on both sides.