1.  What is the main idea of Thomas Smith's commentary?

2.  What do you think of Time's reporting on the Battle of the Bulge in 1944-45?

3.  Mr. Smith says in para. 5, "it was obvious the mainstream media supported its troops. And if there was hope in the midst of hell, the correspondents found and reported it."  Do you think the media should do the same today?  Explain your answer.