Now I owned a private war': Lee Miller and the female journalists who broke battlefield rules
Briefly

Miller's experiences in Saint-Malo marked a pivotal moment in her career—a transition from fashion photography to war correspondence, revealing her true calling as a war photographer.
In the chaos of war, Miller found a sense of belonging and purpose. "I was the only photographer for miles around, and now I owned a private war," she exclaimed.
The duality of her roles—model and war correspondent—highlighted the evolving landscape of women's participation in the war. Miller exemplified how women challenged traditional boundaries.
Despite the risks, Miller's work in Saint-Malo brought startling clarity; crouching in a German dugout, she encountered the raw reality of conflict that defined her true art.
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