David Burnett
Conflict photographer who covered the Vietnam War and recounts his first-hand memories of the Trang Bang napalm attack and being on assignment for the New York Times.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 32min
Who really took one of history’s most famous pictures?
David Burnett, a conflict photographer who covered the Vietnam War, shares vivid first-hand memories of the Trang Bang napalm attack. He recounts arriving at the scene, witnessing fleeing civilians, and the chaotic aftermath in the AP Saigon office. Short, gripping recollections explore memory, authorship controversy, and the challenges of crediting local reporters in war zones.
