Speaking to the BBC in 2007, Faas described his job in simple terms.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies

Faas was injured in 1967 and later used a wheelchair for many years.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies

Celebrated combat photographer Horst Faas, who covered the Vietnam War for the Associated Press, has died aged 79, his daughter says.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies

Germany-born Faas won four major photo prizes, including two Pulitzers, during his career, and served as AP's Saigon photo chief at the height of the war.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies

"Horst Faas was a giant in the world of photojournalism whose extraordinary commitment to telling difficult stories was unique and remarkable, " said Santiago Lyon, AP's global head of photography.

BBC: Vietnam War photographer Horst Faas dies