Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. This book isnt the first sniper based book ive bought and read but is certainly the one which i love the most. In the book, the story of carlos hathcock, he states he was hunting a vietnam sniper who was hunting him. Liked the hunt, but not the killing the extraordinary. The hathcock award is named in honor of gunnery sergeant carlos n. Hathcock trophy famous snipers in history pictures. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. But wards account of mawhinneys 101 kills, most accomplished with his primary m40 modified remington 40x bolt action rifle with a redfield 39x accurange scope. The field and practice application areas of instruction are. It was the marines who pressed the winchester model 70 into service as a sniper rifle in vietnam. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend as the american sniper of. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. It is about carlos hathcock, the greatest marine sniper.
They have been stored on a book shelf since the 1990s in a clean, low humidity, smokefree home. He had 93 confirmed kills and hundreds of others, many of them enemy officers and skilled snipers. Anyway, it is amazing to think what hatchcock and the lads were able to. His incredible truelife war stories are the stuff hollywood movies are made of.
Prior to the publication of fellow marine sniper joseph wards book, dear mom. This makes carlos hathcock, the most extraordinary sniper in the vietnam war, a legendary figure in his own right. He used a winchester model 70, the standard usmc issue sniper rifle for the time. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. Please thank them as we do because without your support, we cannot accomplish what we do.
Marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. A marine sniper s twoyear odyssey in the vietnam war. Aug 28, 2008 gunnery sergeant sergeant major carlos norman hathcock aka.
The classroom includes instruction blocks in safety, training, equipment, marksmanship, concealment, data book and ranging. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war carlos hathcock taking aim in vietnam. White feather and marine sniper hardback books signed by carlos hathcock. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy linesaon their own ground.
Top 3 and i have listened to way too many audio books. 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. Usmc archives long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Here, the finished trophy dedicated to marine marksman carlos hathcock ii sits in the. This raffle features many products donated to us over the year from our numerous sponsors and friends who support our mission. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can.
See more of carlos hathcock the best marine sniper on facebook. There is no question in my mind that carlos hathcock is the best sniper that i have ever known and he also is the best sniper that i have ever heard of, recalls retired maj. Jay 31920 one of the better vietnam era war biographies. Better sniper carlos white feather hathcock or chris kyle. 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. Jul, 2010 when retired marine corps gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii died at the age of 57 on feb. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him.
Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary. 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. Chandler 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Hed served almost 20 years in the corps, including two tours as a sniper during the vietnam war.
In this episode of the we are the mighty podcast we talk about his sniper duels, that time he crawled two miles to kill a vietnamese general, and more. During his entire career as a sniper, carlos hathcock used a u. This is a discussion on the carlos hathcock method of sighting in a rifle. His example paved the path and shown the light for an endless number of fellow snipers which continue to follow in his path to this day. Lacking a suitable precision rifle for issue, the corps quickly scoured its stateside arms rooms and soon a small quantity of model 70 target rifles were in the field in south vietnam, taking the fight to the enemy. 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. An animated look at carlos hathcock, the legendary marine. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. There is far more to his story than this book mentions. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete 1993 interview during the vietnam war, marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock white feather became the. He totally integrated himself into the environment. This is a discussion on carlos hathcock books within the the m14 forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category.
Because his parents divorced when he was still young, he lived with his grandmother. He was the only child of carlos and agnes hathcock. 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. Read marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson available from rakuten kobo. Carlos hathcock polished his skills until he couldnt get it wrong. The hathcock sniper rifle it takes a world class weapon system to honor the greatest marine sniper, gunny sergeant carlos hathcock, jr. The insane vietnam war adventures of legendary sniper carlos.
He was a united states marine corps sniper with a record of 93 confirmed kills in vietnam. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4. He is the most accomplished sniper of the vietnam war. Discussion in mayberry lounge started by jack handy jr, jul 15. After serving in vietnam hathcock established the marine corps scout sniper school at quantico, virginia. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942 and died of complications of multiple sclerosis on february 23, 1999. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open field, killed nva general with one shot, then crawled back. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. When it was loaned to me, i read it from cover to cover without stopping. Marine sniper carlos hathcock was a military policeman who couldve spent the vietnam war patrolling bases and maybe escorting a few convoys, but the expert marksman volunteered for sniper duty instead. Books marine sniper 93 confirmed kills charles w henderson. White feather long trang du kich united states marines core 19661969.
Gysgt carlos hathcock the american sniper of the vietnam. Its a short read, but good enough to highlight the key engagements he had in vietnam. Carlos hathcock sniper page 2 newbie question forum. Carlos hathcock usmc sniper scope gunsamerica digest. 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. Recently we remembered the day that navy seal chris kyle, the american sniper, was killed. That is the snipers creed and no man in any war embodied it more than gunnery sgt. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. He was honest, actful, considerate, courageous, quietly proud and determined in all things and all places from the range to the battlefield. Hd rifles carlos hathcock commemorative rifle snipers.
Hathcock was so good that it took him three days to get back to safety but he managed to do so without being detected once. His desire to enlist was instilled in him at a young age. Jul 15, 2009 listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson. The sniper got 700 yards away and calmly slotted a bullet through the generals heart. Snipers are controversial figures and the vietnam war is a controversial war. Where does marine sniper rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Marine his whole life and enlisted in 1959 at just 17 years old. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. Signed carlos hathcock white feather and marine sniper. 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.
Carlos hathcock set the bar for us marine snipers during the vietnam war with 93 confirmed kills. Page 2 of 3 carlos hathcock sniper posted in newbie question forum. Carlos norman hathcock ii was born on may 20, 1942, in little rock, arkansas. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, as did alvin york and audie murphy before him. 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. What model of gun did carlos hathcock use while on active. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own scope. United states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich. Carlos hathcock was probably one of the most well known snipers in american military history no matter what branch youre in. Vietnam sniper shot an enemy sniper through the enemys.
Like any young man, carlos dreamed of joining the military. It is a joint effort by tactical marksmanship training of america, hd rifles and us optics. Carlos hathcock was the first to realise the potential for single shot use of the tripod mounted browning. He had 93 confirmed kills in vietnam, and until recently held the world record for a sniper shot at over 2500 yards, using a browning m2. Usmc archives carlos hathcock with his brother and grandmothers. Carlos became part of the environment, explained land. The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u. Marine sniper by charles henderson penguin random house. His book is one of my top books about vietnam from the individual experience. As mentioned before, i was a very young marine sergeant when i came up to the marine corps rifle team the first time as the.
Better sniper carlos white feather hathcock or chris. Carlos hathcock is a marine corps legend and one of the most lethal snipers in history. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. I remember, while in basic training, and on our first. Carlos norman hathcock ii was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. He had dreamed of being a us marine his whole life, and he enlisted. Hathcock fought in vietnam and, as the title says, killed 93 people that were documented and confirmed, and probably killed hundreds more that were listed as probable or unknown.
In chris own words, carlos hathcock was the greatest american sniper. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. A snipers vietnam, carlos hathcocks 93 confirmed kills was considered the vietnam record. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Am very interested in reading any books by carlos hathcock or about him.
One such example is the legendary american sniper carlos hathcock. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam. He is quoted as saying he liked the hunt, but not the killing.
The book certainly has me drawn in, am up to the chapter about the apache, the man hating female sniper very frightening. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. But there was another sniper that was also legendary, one from the marine corps. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in geyer springs, pulaski county. Hathcock ii, a career marine who dedicated his life to the service of this country in both the military and law enforcement communities. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam 1966. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first chronicled the exploits of u. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. 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.
Jun 26, 2017 legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own scope. Vietnam war carlos hathcock was a united states marine corps gunnery sergeant sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Selling as a pair, i will not sell them separately. Carlos hathcock the best marine sniper home facebook. Marine sniper ebook by charles henderson 9781101220917. He wanted to operate alone and during his service in vietnam, he would be remembered for changing the snipers combat role forever. At an early age, he showed both an aptitude for marksmanship and a desire to serve and on may 20th, 1959 his 17th birthday with his mothers written permission, hathcock enlisted. In marine sniper, the truelife missions of united states marine corps sniper carlos hathcock were. Carlos hathcock is probably the most famous sniper of all time. Just in the middle of reading the biography of carlos hathcock by charles henderson marine sniper. Hathcock describes his most famous engagementsincluding the heralded fiveday standoff with a company of vietcong. Carlos hathcock was an amazing marine sniper and one can only imagine how prolific he would have been in iraq or afghanistan. Buy a discounted paperback of marine sniper online from australias leading online bookstore. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war.
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