The Woman War Correspondent, the U.S. Military, and the Press

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Focusing on the experiences of female war correspondents from the Mexican-American War to World War II, this study explores how the concept of a "woman war correspondent" was shaped. It highlights the dual role of the press and military in both facilitating and obstructing these women's access to war coverage, providing insight into the challenges they faced and the societal perceptions that influenced their participation in journalism during times of conflict.