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Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin on his final testament to Vietnam: 50 years of "pictures to hurt you"
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- Legendary British war photographer Sir Don McCullin, aged 90, is releasing what he says will be his final book, "Vietnam," featuring thousands of images from his assignments during the 1960s and early 1970s Vietnam War.
- The book includes iconic and previously unseen photographs, capturing the brutal realities of war, including the 1968 Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive, a defining moment in both McCullin's career and the conflict.
- McCullin expressed discomfort with the fame of his famous "Shell-shocked US Marine" photograph, emphasizing that impactful war photography should disturb viewers rather than offer comfort.
- The photographer recounted moments where he moved beyond observer to participant, such as carrying a wounded Marine to safety during intense combat, highlighting the blurred lines in war zones.
- Haunted by his experiences, McCullin revealed that memories of the Battle of Hue still affect him daily, and his new book serves as both a historical record and a personal farewell to a career dedicated to exposing human suffering.
