Horrific scenes from the Vietnam war were shown on peoples televisions regularly, giving them an idea of what was really going on, which is how it got its nickname “the television war”. When the Australians arrived home from war, they were not welcomed by their country, they were abused and treated unfairly, due to the footage and interviews that were shown on the television.
a corrupt practice or custom
improper or excessive use or treatment : misuse
obsolete : a deceitful act : deception
language that condemns or vilifies usually unjustly, intemperately, and angrily
physical maltreatment