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. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications. My daughter found that i wanted white feather and bought it for me for my birthday. The hathcock award is named in honor of gunnery sergeant carlos n. Anyway, it is amazing to think what hatchcock and the lads were able to. The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. It deals with his heroism that earned him the silver star medal and it includes the tributes he received after he retired from service. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. He went to live with his grandmother after his parents divorced and taught himself to shoot and hunt as a young boy.
The basic background information for this videos story is the sniper battle between the legendary american sniper carlos hathcock aka white feather and. Whitefeather, however, gives a more intimate, complete, and informed look at hathcock. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. Though this was partly out of necessity to feed his family, hathcock also dreamed of enlisting in the army. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4.
His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the usmc sniper. If you would like to read a good book about the vietnam war i can recommend once a. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him. Carlos hathcock white feather kindle edition by chandler, roy f. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. A fascinating though a bit hagiographic in parts biography of carlos hathcock, legendary sniper in the vietnam war.
May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. 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. For those that dont know who carlos hathcock is, he was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. He was honest, actful, considerate, courageous, quietly proud and determined in all things and all places from the range to the battlefield. Carlos hathcock and captain land did not conduct any 1st marine division sniper school and not one of the over fifty snipers that ive asked ever heard of carlos hathcock during the vietnam war.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting. This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy. 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. Great book about carlos hathcock with images books. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. Standard length is 50 width is 1 14 sling comes with one pair of heavy grade competition keepers. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. Carlos hathcock was born in little rock, arkansas on may 20, 1942. Carlos became part of the environment, explained land. The exploits of carlos hathcock, the marines most famous sniper, are well known by most readers of military nonfiction. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. Marine sniper is a true story about sergeant carlos hathcock. Carlos norman hathcock ii was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills, hence the book. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a jacksonville.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hathcock was outscored by three other snipers during that conflict. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. The book certainly has me drawn in, am up to the chapter about the apache, the man hating female sniper very frightening. Hathcock enlisted into the marines at age 17 and went on to become one of the greatest marksmen in the united states marine corps. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. So, who are the guys who bested hathcocks 93 confirmed sniper kills. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. He totally integrated himself into the environment.
Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock was a famous us marine sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the vietnam war. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. 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. Carlos hathcock always wore a white feather on his cap, as if to dare enemy snipers to take a shot at him. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. While carlos hathcock is perhaps the most famous sniper of the vietnam war, he actually ranks fourth in the number of confirmed kills. The hathcock sniper sling is the same as our national match, except embossed with the hathcock sniper white feather logo, and gysgt hathcocks signature. 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. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can.
I have read marine sniper and wanted another book about carlos hathcock. Just in the middle of reading the biography of carlos hathcock by charles henderson marine sniper. The sniper got 700 yards away and calmly slotted a bullet through the generals heart. 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. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. After his death, a variant of the m25 rifle was named after him. White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant ca.
He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own scope. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of. 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. This short story is about a very top secret sniper. When retired marine corps gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii died at the age of 57 on feb. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. Find more about his childhood, family, personal life, his role in the vietnam war, etc. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. 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.
Wimbledon cup winner united states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich interviewed by maj. The marines deadly duo best snipers series book 14 by robert f. One of the most lethal snipers in history, he even repeatedly succeeded in killing snipers sent to hunt him. This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy general gunnery sgt. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war cherrieswriter vietnam war website long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life. 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. I told her that she shouldnt have and now really mean it after reading the book. 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. War stories and tactical tips from the master sniper. Carlos hathcock was no doubt a fine marine and a hero. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend.
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