For most Americans, reporting by journalists embedded in war zones with our troops is the primary way we learn about our military men and women and the issues and challenges of serving in the armed forces. We’ve rounded up 10 great books about some of the best military, war and defense reporters in the business to help you learn more about America’s wars and war correspondents.
Journalists have been embedding — or traveling alongside — military service members for decades in order to get the best coverage of their country’s wars. But being in the midst of a war isn’t easy — especially if you don’t understand the unique lingo used in the military. Take our quiz to find out if you’re ready to embed solo or if you need to bring along a translator!
When The New York Times originally launched its military blog, At War, in 2008, it was a novel approach to coverage of wars that had been raging since 2001 and were already being forgotten by the public at large. It invited readers, from service members and aid workers to veterans and military spouses, to contribute their stories and share their experiences “at war” with Times readers. After eight years, however, the blog went dormant. Then, Lauren Katzenberg arrived.
On Veterans Day, we honor the women and men who’ve served in America’s armed forces, and part of honoring that
