Biafran War: The First Televised African War

During the Nigerian civil war, Biafran officer is pictured here with Daily Herald staff photographer Ron Burton (left).

Located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, suburb of Chicago, USA, is The Daily Herald, daily newspaper.

According to reports, 70% of the photos used to depict the events during the Nigerian civil war were taken by the newspaper’s staff photographer. The Nigerian civil war is regarded as Africa’s first war to be televised.

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