National Endowment for the Humanities
Edith Wharton: War Correspondent
Students research how the field of war correspondence has evolved. Young historians read chapter's from Edith Wharton's book Fighting France, From Dunkerque to Belfort. Students investigate an American correspondents' experiences during...
Curated OER
Reporter's Notebook
Students research the geography and history of a major city in Iraq. They write a journal from the perspective of a war correspondent stationed in that city.
Indiana University
Ernie Pyle: Wartime Columns
A compilation of the famous wartime columns written by noted World War II journalist, Ernie Pyle. From the Indian University School of Journalism.
Other
Newseum: War Stories
What is it like to be a war correspondent? This is an exhibit from the Newseum that explores what goes into the reporting of covering a war. Discusses the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: War Correspondent in the Franco Prussian War
A article written by a British journalist about his experiences during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, including barely escaping execution as a Prussian spy.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Corra Harris (1869 1935)
The "first female war correspondent to go abroad in World War I" is the focus of this article about her life and work. The site includes a list of suggested readings.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Kings, Queens and Pawns by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1915, one work featured is Kings, Queens And Pawns by Mary Roberts Rinehart. This work is a personal account of her experience as a war correspondent...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Dickey Chapelle
Dickey Chapelle worked in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Korean War as a photojournalist, one of the first women to do this. She led an unconventional life and took many risks. This is a short biography of her life.