How far did the coverage of the war change public perception? Flashcards
Which war was the first to receive coverage including photos?
The Crimean War
By the 19th century, how was the public receiving news about battles?
Newspaper reports were faster, but based on edited official dispatches or eyewitness accounts weeks out of date
What changed between 1830s and 1850s to help people document wars?
The process of photography was complicated by reliable enough for professionals to take them into battle zones. no action shots.
What helped reports from war zones reach Britain more quickly?
Railways and the electric telegraph
Who was the first official war photographer to visit the Crimea?
Richard Nicklin but a ship carrying his photos sank
Which two people helped Roger Fenton go to the Crimea as a commercial photographer?
Thomas Agnew and Prince Albert
What did commercial issues mean for Fentons photography?
Certain subject matter like injuries and deaths weren’t welcomed.
When was Fenton in the Crimea and what did he miss?
March 1855 until June 1955, wasn’t present for any major battles or see any after effects.
Didn’t see the Crimean Winter
Which of Fentons photos showed the extent of shellfire exchanged between armies?
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
Which two correspondents did The Times send?
William Howard Russell and Thomas Cheney
When was Russell sent to the Crimea and what did he witness?
With the first wave of allied forces and witnessed the Battle of Alma
By getting closer what could Russell convey and what was he interested in?
Some of the horror he saw, being particularly interested in the treatment of the wounded, the Brutality of Battlefield surgery and preparations for evacuating casualties
What was Russell critical of?
Raglan for keeping position on the battlefield after Alma rather than pursuing Russians
What was the last thing Russell witnessed before leaving the Crimea in December 1855?
The fall of the city of Sevastopol in September.
