How I Filmed the War
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"How I Filmed the War" is a book written by Geoffrey Malins, a British film director and war correspondent who is best known for his work documenting the First World War. The book is an account of Malins' experiences as a war correspondent during the conflict, and describes the challenges and dangers he faced while filming on the front lines. It also includes a detailed description of the early days of war photography and the technical difficulties and innovations that were involved in capturing the events of the war on film.
"How I Filmed the War" was published in 1920 and is considered an important primary source for historians studying the First World War. It offers a unique perspective on the conflict and provides insight into the experience of a war correspondent working in the midst of a major global conflict. The book is still widely read and studied today and is considered a classic of war journalism.
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Geoffrey Malins
United Kingdom
Arthur "Geoffrey" Herbert Malins was a British film director most famous for camera and editing work on the 1916 war film The Battle of the Somme, which combined documentary a...
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