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This is an arguable point, but generally the answer is 'yes'. Governments can be justified in censoring war news if that news might in some way help the enemy or endanger the nation's soldiers and citizens. For example, after the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, the government censored the exact number of casualties and part of the list of ships destroyed. That information might have been used to help Japan decide whether or not another air strike was worthwhile. One of the biggest stories of World War II was continuously censored for two years -- the Manhattan (atomic bomb) Project.
At other times, governments have gone much too far in censoring news. They have tried to keep all war news away from their citizens in an effort to keep people from being anti-war. This was common in World War I. Both sides hid the full death totals at various times.
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Could colonial governments declare war?
no
Do think that US was justified in declaring war on Germany?
At the start of the US involvement in WW II, the US was attacked by the Japanese. When the US declared that a state of war existed between the US and Japan, Germany declared war on the US. Your question should be was Germany justified in declaring war on the US.
Where was the news announced from world war 11?
The BBC world news service provided short wave radio news during the entire war.
How did Americans get war news in World War II?
Americans heard news about the war in Fireside Chats from FDR. They also read newspapers and many saw news reels when they went to the movies.
Was the war in Vietnam justified?
That depends entirely upon your point of view. This will apply to all conflicts, remember there are always two sides to an argument. It was not a war my country, the UK, was involved in, but it was very much in the news. I suppose it was the first conflict which was in the news as it happened. And I'm thinking it was also the first conflict resolved by public opinion, the public in question being that of the US......
Where would war not be justified?
Everywhere, but our governments still do it anyway.
Why is war never justified?
There have been a few just wars in the past. War can be justified if it is waged in order to defend yourself and your country and faith from invaders. War cannot be justified when it is offensive, instead of defensive. In other words, it is wrong to wage war if no one has attacked you or your country or your faith (eg. imperialist wars cannot be justified).
How did world war 2 begain What was one of hitlers first political actions?
He started censoring information in newspapers
What is fair war?
Not sure what you mean by a fair war but it seem like you are talking about a justified war, which i a war of defense. If your country was invaded you would be justified in using military force to real your attackers
Was the Revolutionary War justified or unjustified'?
yes
Did Germany and Japan were justified in waging war?
This is an opinion question, there is not a specific answer. Look at the reasons that Germany and Japan went to war, and then you can determine for yourself if they were justified.
Is war justified to defend ones country?
It is if the countries reason for war is reasonable
Between the civil and the revolutionary war which one was more justified?
between the two wars which one was more justified
Was the unites states justified in going to war with Mexico?
The United States was Not justified in going to war with Mexico Because Polk Provoked it , Robbery Of Texas , and growth of slavery.
War for whatever reason is justified?
War for any reason cannot be justified. War is not accepted by any country. War brings destruction to lives and things. It damages resources. Any problems could be solved through meetings.
Is war for whatever reason is justified?
War for any reason cannot be justified. War is not accepted by any country. War brings destruction to lives and things. It damages resources. Any problems could be solved through meetings.
Were the actions of the US justified during the Cold War?
Better than a hot war.
