So the BBC has decided on various things to make sure the coverage is fair and not too shocking.

• They won't show pictures which are too gruesome

• To make sure viewers don't see soldiers being injured or killed live on screen, they have a special delay button

• This means they can stop the cameras running before we see anything too awful

Isn't this censorship?

No, there are certain standards in broadcasting which must be kept so children - and adults - don't see anything too brutal.

Also, soldiers deserve privacy on the battlefield.

It can be extremely dangerous to give away too much about where soldiers are, or where they're moving to - enemies can use the information.

Why are we seeing such close-up pictures of the action anyway?

Most journalists reporting the war in Iraq are "embedded" with troops. That means they're working closely with the troops for the very first time.

And because they're with the armies, they get protection.

What can reporters say?

• Troop numbers and casualties

• Numbers of enemy prisoners of war

• Some information about previous fighting