The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. Kesler, a scout sniper, explains some fundamentals of long range shooting during this episode of like a marine. Buy marine sniper by charles henderson online at alibris. Jack coughlins autobiography, shooter, describes his experiences as the topranked marine sniper in the iraq war. For those that do not know or have not heard of carlos hathcock, this would probably not be a book.
Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper. Charles henderson is a veteran of more than twentythree years in the united states marine corps, with a distinguished career spanning from. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. England, holds the second highest number of confirmed kills 98 for any united states marine corps sniper. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine corps usmc sniper. You can try sniper on the easter front by albrecht wacker about sepp alleberger, a crack german sniper on ww2 credited with 257 kills and possibly responsible for 5x more. His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first chronicled the exploits of u. An intimate look at the sniper of the 21st century ghost sniper.
Charles benjamin chuck mawhinney born 1949 is a former united states marine who holds the corps record for the most confirmed sniper kills, having recorded 103 confirmed kills and 216 probable kills in 16 months during the vietnam war. Granted, if you are interested in such sniper tactic information then get the 2nd book, but i would definitely recommend precision shooting at yards over the plaster book if you want to learn how to shoot long range. The soft stir of air had swept up the hill from the rice paddies and, just moments earlier, had touched a twelveyearold vietnamese boy whose khaki shirt hung loose and wet across his skinny back and who struggled to keep his heavily laden bicycle upright. Ryan 21920 this book was great while i was contemplating joining the service. Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. Being a marine the life of a marine can take many formseach with their own unique place in a proud heritage. Snipers form a select group of marines who have completed extensive training in marksmanship, land navigation, mission planning, and other areas in order to deliver longrange, precision fire on selected. Oct 14, 2015 marines with iii mef show you how to get things done like a marine. He was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and hundreds of probable kills during the vietnam war. Chris kyle, a navy seal who holds the current record for the most confirmed kills in american military history, with 160 kills in the iraq war, acknowledges hathcock on page 200 of his book american sniper. The corps set about training and fielding a new breed of combat specialist. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war.
Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Find the quotes you need in chris kyles american sniper, sortable by theme, character, or chapter. Marine corps infantrymen and reconnaissance marines that have graduated from a u. A gentle breeze rustled the white feather in the marine sniper s floppy hat as he watched the land below through the telescopic gun sight. To eliminate the japanese jungle fighter, the corps had to formulate innovative tactics even more efficient than those successfully implemented by the scouts, observers and snipers of world war i. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. Marine sniper is a book detailing the true adventures of carlos hathcock, quite arguably the worlds greatest sniper. With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u.
It was very detailed and really brought you into the sad lonely existence of a marine sniper in war time. Only good books, well written by versed story tellers do that and arent a chore. United states marine corps scout sniper mos 0317, formerly 8541 is a secondary mos military occupational specialty designator of u. In the book marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson the author of silent warrior is an explosive true story on how staff sergeant hathcock became americas deadliest sniper. Marine sniper 93 confirmed kills audiobook duration. Charles william henderson born august 26, 1948 is a retired marine corps warrant officer and an author based in colorado. In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. Jul 15, 2009 listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Henderson is best known for his 2 biographies, marine sniper. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999.
The mission of the united states marine corps scout sniper association usmc ssa is to support the scout sniper community through programs that inspire. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. Carlos hathcock was an amazing marine sniper and one can only imagine how prolific he would have been in iraq or afghanistan. Military history 1 by chris kyle, scott mcewen, jim defelice isbn. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Rollie pennington, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of scout sniper course, school of infantry east, gives tips. The book was based off an actual sniper from vietnam that had 93 confirmed kills and over 300 not confirmed. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. American sniper quotes from litcharts the creators of. Marine sniper by charles henderson it was a great book, one of the best action books i have ever read. Nancy tompkins just released her own book called prone and longrange rifle shooting.
I believe the authors purpose on why he wrote this book is because he wanted to tell the story of one of the best marine snipers to ever live and to let people know about him. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings. The marine corps is facing a critical gap of scout snipers due to the high washout rates at sniper school, so the corps is. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. American sniper is the inside story of what its like to be in war. Gunnery sergeant hathcock was a sniper in vietnam who holds the usmcs record for most casualties inflicted by one person. Life and death of the most lethal american sniper american military history book 1 dead center. American sniper by chris kyle, first edition abebooks. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson.
How to become a marine sniper with pictures wikihow. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of marine sniper. Davis, of the kyle swanson sniper novels, including long shot and in the crosshairs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Marine corps installations west offers tips for maintaining mental and physical wellness during the situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak. The american sniper book report by leena king on prezi. This book isnt the first sniper based book ive bought and read but is certainly the one which i love the most. Analysisopinions themes last day characters clint eastwood refers to the book as an antiwar book. The new biopic american sniper, while taking artistic license and departing a bit from the book of the same name, attempts to shows a real sniper in an honest light as the serious, patriotic.
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