The effect of American network news coverage on the Gulf War on public opinion and security

Military security of news coverage in the Persian Gulf War was the most restrictive in modern warfare. The author argues that American commercial networks and the American public were willing participants in the Pentagon´s plan to promote a bloodless war. It is contended that the journalists in the field faced two obstacles: censorship by military restrictions and a network hierarchy that promotes celebrities instead of seasoned reporters. It is concluded that military restrictions will be as severe as the public and the Press will allow