“The pen is mightier than the sword[1]” are the words spoken by Cardinal Richelieu in Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s 1839 play Richelieu. The expression indicates that the written word is often more effective than violence as a means of political, organisational or social change. It’s a phrase which applies well to the Crimean War of 1853-56, arguably … Continue reading The first media war: How the media affected the public image and reputation of the British Army during the Crimean War