Marine sniper hathcock book

There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. My daughter found that i wanted white feather and bought it for me for my birthday. Jan 30, 2015 virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock. He is a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and more than 300 probable kills during the vietnam war. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy.

Marine sniper by charles henderson penguin random house. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. As marine sniper, a best seller for nine years relayed his heroism in vietnam, white feather covers carlos entire career and the other details not found in any other title. He and burke saved many lives with their expert training and shooting. The marines deadly duo best snipers series book 14 kindle edition by burgess, robert f download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Written in true chandler format, this volume covers, from beginning to end, the story and tales. I have read marine sniper and wanted another book about carlos hathcock. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc.

He wanted to operate alone and during his service in vietnam, he would be remembered for changing the sniper s combat role forever. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in vietnam. Wimbledon cup winner united states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich interviewed by maj. Marine corps sniper carlos hathcock in one incredible incident an enemy sniper was killed after a prolonged game of cat and mouse between carlos, with his spotter, and the nva sniper. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. This united states marine corp sniper, also known as white feather during vietnam, has been comfortable with stalking and shooting since he was a boy. Craig roberts was a former marine sniper who later wrote a book on the jfk assassination called kill zone. When the book marine sniper first came out it was supported by hathcock and was based on dozens of hours of interviews with the man himself. May 04, 2018 hathcock started out his deployment as a military policeman. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. Hathcock enlisted into the marines at age 17 and went on to become one of the greatest marksmen in the united states marine corps. Marine sniper carlos hathcocks three important vietnam war missions in the mid1960s with details not commonly known.

Roberts visited the 6th floor window of the texas school book depository and instantly realized that oswald could not have performed the shooting feat because he knew that he himself could not. The exploits of carlos hathcock, the marines most famous sniper, are well known by most readers of military nonfiction. Details about carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed autograph photo display. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hathcock and burke. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a jacksonville, north carolina based corporation. This is a fabulous companion book that gives the backstory of the famous sniper sniper instructor, who stood proudly among the best of fine tigers, these war heroes called snipers. Jul, 2019 a detailed accounting of some of the most significant events in the life and work of marine sniper gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock during the vietnam war. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. His partner, captain edward james land, manned the spotting scope, while hathcock hit her with both of the rounds that. While carlos hathcock is perhaps the most famous sniper of the vietnam war, he actually ranks fourth in the number of confirmed kills. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the usmc sniper. Find more about his childhood, family, personal life, his role in the vietnam war, etc.

Carlos hathcock always wore a white feather on his cap, as if to dare enemy snipers to take a shot at him. Carlos hathcock 19421999 is the subject of the biography. It deals with his heroism that earned him the silver star medal and it includes the tributes he received after he retired from service. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war military.

You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. The marines deadly duo best snipers series book 14 by. He deployed in 1966 as a military policeman, but immediately volunteered for combat and was soon transferred to the 1st marine division sniper platoon, stationed at hill 55, south of da nang. White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant ca. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache woman. Hathcock started out his deployment as a military policeman. The writer, henderson, took the truth and streched and embelished it quite a bit. Carlos hathcock is americas deadliest man on bolt gun. This marine sniper left vietnam with 103 confirmed kills.

This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. Whitefeather, however, gives a more intimate, complete, and informed look at hathcock. Marine sniper is a true story about sergeant carlos hathcock. Hathcock was outscored by three other snipers during that conflict.

When a marine writer called him in 1984 about doing the book. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. I told her that she shouldnt have and now really mean it after reading the book. Carlos hathcock was born on may 1942 and died of complications of multiple sclerosis on february he was a united states marine corps sniper carlos hathcock marine sniper the best sniper all around ever. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings. 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. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Charles henderson is a veteran of more than twentythree years in the united states marine corps, with a distinguished career spanning from vietnam to the gulf war, after which he retired as a chief warrant officer.

Carlos hathcock was no doubt a fine marine and a hero. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. If you want to read more then search amazon for the book marine sniper which, i believe, covers hathcocks vietnam period as well as his winning the wimbledon. The fatal round, fired at 500 yards by hathcock, passed directly through the nva sniper. He was transferred to the 1st marine division sniper platoon, located at hill 55, south of da nang. He was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300.

The marines deadly duo best snipers series book 14. If you want the name of vietnams greatest marine sniper instructor please check out the records on gunnery sergeant vernon d. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. For those that do not know or have not heard of carlos hathcock, this would probably not be a book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read marine sniper. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. This was a serious problem for hathcock and others and caused a. He was a serious threat to the nva north vietnamese army, which they placed a bounty of u.

Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. 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. For months this marine sniper had killed dozens of their finest soldiers, as well as their compatriots in the viet cong, practically at. Carlos norman hathcock ii was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills, hence the book. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. Naval magazine, the sea tiger, had made his name known at last to the north vietnamese. Apache was a female viet cong sniper and interrogator known as apache, because of her methods of torturing us marines and arvn troops and letting them bleed to death. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills.

The protagonist of stephen hunters bob lee swagger thriller series, comprising the novels point of impact 1993, black light, time to hunt 1999, and i, sniper 2009, is loosely based on carlos hathcock hathcock is alluded to in the book as gunny sgt carl hitchcock. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics marine sniper and silent warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of usmc sniper carlos hathcock. For months this marine sniper had killed carlos hathcock. Carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed autograph photo display.

Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii, who was recognized as the most successful sniper in the vietnam war with more than 93 confirmed kills. Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. The book is well written and outlines hathcocks shooting career and then his subsequent deployment to vietnam where he carries out the most audacious sniper. This book is by far the best book i have read and is inspired by a true story. Some of the more prominent stories are recreated in this. He gets phone calls and letters from people he has never met, people who have read the book. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. If you are looking for a book on hathcocks exploits as a sniper look to marine sniper as this covers all of hathcocks adventures the authors of this book readily heap praise on this volume. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. I am a retired usaf tsgt but served in the navy in the tonkin gulf in 1967. In the united states marine corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. 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. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the.

The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a jacksonville. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. I have read the book, marine sniper, the autobiography of carlos hathcock, and seen several documentaries about snipers including sgt hathcock. War stories and tactical tips from the master sniper. At one part of the book carlos is with burke and they are both making there way to elephant valley. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4 by robert f. May 16, 2019 carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. But he soon volunteered for combat, where his skills and stamina didnt go unnoticed. 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. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Carlos hathcock the original american sniper from deadly.

Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary. As an example, he puts dialogue in the north vietnamese mouths and minds which detracts from the authenticity of the story. This was a serious problem for hathcock and others and caused a stir at the time. The true story of carlos hathcock, a marine sniper in vietnam with probably over 300 kills. Marine sniper 93 confirmed and 360 unconfirmed kills including a 2500 meter kill with a browning.

Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life of. Just in the middle of reading the biography of carlos hathcock by charles henderson marine sniper. From a young age, hathcock is an avid hunter and shooter. Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock was a famous us marine sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the vietnam war. The book is well written and outlines hathcock s shooting career and then his subsequent deployment to vietnam where he carries out the most audacious sniper missions to become not only a legendary sniper but a legendary marine. I have read other sniper books, but the story of carlos hathcock is still my favorite. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Born in geyer springs, arkansas, hathcock grows up in rural arkansas with his grandmother. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the usmc sniper training program not. The book certainly has me drawn in, am up to the chapter about the apache, the man hating female sniper very frightening.

Carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed. The author of the bestselling vietnam war memoir marine sniper continues the incredible true story of sergeant carlos hathcock. This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also.