A marine sniper s twoyear odyssey in the vietnam war. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. Carlos hathcock was no doubt a fine marine and a hero. 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.
Details about carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed autograph photo display. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. At a young age, carlos norman hathcock ii would go into the woods with his dog and the mauser his father brought back from world war ii to pretend to be a soldier. Gysgt carlos hathcock the american sniper of the vietnam. 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. Carlos hathcock 19421999 is the subject of the biography. Marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson.
Carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed. 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. Intense historical account of marine sniper gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock 93 kills written by charles henderson former marine and historian who knows his subject. Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock was a famous us marine sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the vietnam war. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends.
The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him. For months this marine sniper had killed dozens of their finest soldiers, as well as their compatriots in the viet cong, practically at. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. In one of his last missions on a tour in vietnam, he crawled nearly two miles. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. A book about hathcock titled marine sniper was published in september. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own scope. Hathcock ii proudly poses with the wimbledon cup trophy at the 1965 national matches at camp perry, ohio. 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. This makes carlos hathcock, the most extraordinary sniper in the vietnam war, a legendary figure in his own right. Before he spoke, he walked around, meeting the rifle and pistol competitors that were in attendance about 600 of us showed up, talking and.
Carlos hathcock the original american sniper from deadly. Just in the middle of reading the biography of carlos hathcock by charles henderson marine sniper. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. See more of carlos hathcock the best marine sniper on facebook. Written in true chandler format, this volume covers, from beginning to end, the story and tales. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete 1993 interview during the vietnam war, marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock white feather became the. I have read marine sniper and wanted another book about carlos hathcock. Marine sniper by charles henderson penguin random house. A usmc sniper engages a distant enemy with a winchester model 70 rifle from a tree line somewhere in south vietnam, circa 1966. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Snipers are controversial figures and the vietnam war is a controversial war.
Written in true chandler format, this volume covers, from beginning to end, the story and tales of a true marine corps legend and last american hero. 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. Recently we remembered the day that navy seal chris kyle, the american sniper, was killed. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. Hathcock dreamed of being a marine throughout his childhood, and on may 20, 1959, at the age of 17, he enlisted. Carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed autograph photo display. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of.
So, who are the guys who bested hathcocks 93 confirmed sniper kills. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. He is quoted as saying he liked the hunt, but not the killing. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. Carlos hathcock the best marine sniper home facebook. This is an excellent true story about carlos hathcock, marine sniper, and. Carlos hathcock set the bar for us marine snipers during the vietnam war with 93 confirmed kills. As an example, he puts dialogue in the north vietnamese mouths and minds which detracts from the authenticity of the story. Carlos norman hathcock ii was a united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills, hence the book. Find more about his childhood, family, personal life, his role in the vietnam war, etc. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open field, killed nva general with one shot, then crawled back.
May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. One of the most lethal snipers in history, he even repeatedly succeeded in killing snipers sent to hunt him. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. 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. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. Hathcock was outscored by three other snipers during that conflict. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy. Marine sniper 93 confirmed and 360 unconfirmed kills including a 2500 meter kill with a browning.
But there was another sniper that was also legendary, one from the marine corps. Naval magazine, the sea tiger, had made his name known at last to the north vietnamese. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the usmc sniper. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. While carlos hathcock is perhaps the most famous sniper of the vietnam war, he actually ranks fourth in the number of confirmed kills. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including.
He is a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and more than 300 probable kills. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings. Carlos hathcock is a legend of marine corps history. Hathcock at the waukesha rifle and pistol associations banquet a few years back. He was a serious threat to the nva north vietnamese army, which they placed a bounty of u. Hathcock fought in vietnam and, as the title says, killed 93 people that were documented and confirmed, and probably killed. The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u. I told her that she shouldnt have and now really mean it after reading the book. Buy a discounted paperback of marine sniper online from australias leading online bookstore.
Carlos hathcock was a genuine vietnam war hero and an undisputed legend in the u. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. A detailed accounting of some of the most significant events in the life and work of marine sniper gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock during the. 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. At times its a sensitive and meaningful look into the private and family life of a man performing a military task that even many of his superiors didnt consider right. This book is very well written in a style that makes it easy to understand and follow. The true story of carlos hathcock, a marine sniper in vietnam with probably over 300 kills. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. For those that do not know or have not heard of carlos hathcock, this would probably not be a book. Usmc archives carlos hathcock with his brother and grandmothers. He is described as deeply tanned, five feet ten inches tall, weighing in at between 120 and 140 pounds, and possessed of an incredible constitution and patience.
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