Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin on his final testament to Vietnam: 50 years of "pictures to hurt you"

TL;DR

Sir Don McCullin, a legendary war photographer, is releasing his final book, a retrospective of his work in Vietnam.
McCullin believes his photographs should aim to "hurt" viewers and make them uncomfortable.
The book features images from McCullin's assignments in Vietnam during the 1960s and early 1970s.
Key events documented include the 1968 Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive.
McCullin reflects on his iconic photograph of a shell-shocked US Marine and his discomfort with its fame.
He also recounts an instance where he moved from observer to participant by helping a wounded Marine to safety.
McCullin states that the horrors he witnessed in Vietnam continue to affect him nightly.
The book serves as a testament to his career bearing witness to suffering and his belief in photography's power to challenge.

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