Fighting the media war – Web 2.0 edition

Who says you can’t learn anything watching The Colbert Report?

The Multi-National Force in Iraq has set up a YouTube channel to “give viewers around the world a “boots on the ground” perspective of Operation Iraqi Freedom from those who are fighting it.” Effective PR campaign? Or tree-falling in the forest? Either way it is definitely a sign that at least the US military are trying to keep up to current trends in communications technology.

Below is the whole clip from the CR. My favourite quote: “This is just what I’ve been waiting for, a war my kids can watch!”