With a record of 93 confirmed kills but an estimated body count of between 300 400 enemy soldiers, hathcock terrorized the north vietnamese army nva and the viet cong. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary. 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 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. This is an excellent true story about carlos hathcock, marine sniper, and his comrades and friends. Intense historical account of marine sniper gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock 93 kills written by charles henderson former marine and historian who knows his subject. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. The true story of carlos hathcock, a marine sniper in vietnam with probably over 300 kills.
Jan 30, 2015 virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock. For months this marine sniper had killed carlos hathcock. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. 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. A sniper range is named for hathcock at camp lejeune, nc. 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. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. For those that do not know or have not heard of carlos hathcock, this would probably not be a book.
Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. Marine sniper 93 confirmed and 360 unconfirmed kills including a 2500 meter kill with a browning. Carlos hathcock is a legend of marine corps history. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. He has been described as the most famous american military sniper in history. 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. See more of carlos hathcock the best marine sniper on facebook. It deals with his heroism that earned him the silver star medal and it includes the tributes he received after he retired from service. So, who are the guys who bested hathcocks 93 confirmed sniper kills. Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock was a famous us marine sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the vietnam war, of which 93 kills have been officially confirmed. 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.
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. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. If you want the name of vietnams greatest marine sniper instructor please check out the records on gunnery sergeant vernon d. Usmc archives carlos hathcock with his brother and grandmothers. Naval magazine, the sea tiger, had made his name known at last to the north vietnamese. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground.
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. Marine sniper is sold in the fiction section, it even says in the beginning that its a work of fiction based on carlos hathcock. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. Carlos hathcock is americas deadliest man on bolt gun. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of. Carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed autograph photo display. He was a serious threat to the nva north vietnamese army, which they placed a bounty of u.
Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. This book is very well written in a style that makes it easy to understand and follow. My daughter found that i wanted white feather and bought it for me for my birthday. Sighting in a rifle is an important thing to do if you want your rifle to be dead on when taking a shot. Carlos white feather hathcock aims his rifle in vietnam. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. The gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock award is presented annually to the marine who does the most to promote marksmanship training. Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock was a famous us marine sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the vietnam war. His partner, captain edward james land, manned the spotting scope, while hathcock hit her with both of the rounds that.
Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly. He is a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and more than 300 probable kills. Just in the middle of reading the biography of carlos hathcock by charles henderson marine sniper. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life of. Anyway, it is amazing to think what hatchcock and the lads were able to. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics marine sniper and silent warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of usmc sniper. May 04, 2018 usmc archives carlos hathcock with his brother and grandmothers. 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. 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.
Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Marine corps sniper instruction school at quantico, virginia. Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. Snipers are controversial figures and the vietnam war is a controversial war. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine corps. Carlos hathcock was a genuine vietnam war hero and an undisputed legend in the u. Which brings us to the carlos hathcock way of sighting in a rifle. This makes carlos hathcock, the most extraordinary sniper in the vietnam war, a legendary figure in his own right.
A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. As an example, he puts dialogue in the north vietnamese mouths and minds which detracts from the authenticity of the story. Carlos hathcock 19421999 is the subject of the biography. He has 93 confirmed kills making him the deadliest sniper in the vietnam conflict and marine corp history usmc archives carlos hathcock taking aim in vietnam. 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. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. Marine sniper by charles henderson penguin random house.
Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. Marine sniper carlos hathcocks three important vietnam war missions in the mid1960s with details not commonly known. 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. The book certainly has me drawn in, am up to the chapter about the apache, the man hating female sniper very frightening. The exploits of carlos hathcock, the marines most famous sniper, are well known by most readers of military nonfiction. 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. I have read marine sniper and wanted another book about carlos hathcock. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Retired gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock is likewise skeptical of oswalds alleged shooting feat. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open field, killed nva general with one shot, then crawled back. In vietnam he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open.
The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u. In 1967, hathcock set the record for the longest combat kill. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. 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. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock.
I told her that she shouldnt have and now really mean it after reading the book. Carlos hathcock was no doubt a fine marine and a hero. Carlos hathcock the best marine sniper home facebook. Carlos norman hathcock ii 20 may 1942 23 february 23 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. 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. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. Carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 16, 2019 carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache woman. Details about carlos hathcock usmc marine corps sniper rare signed autograph photo display. Find more about his childhood, family, personal life, his role in the vietnam war, etc. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules. While carlos hathcock is perhaps the most famous sniper of the vietnam war, he actually ranks fourth in the number of confirmed kills. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. For months this marine sniper had killed dozens of their finest soldiers, as well as their compatriots in the viet cong, practically at. 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. In one of his last missions on a tour in vietnam, he crawled nearly two miles to kill a vietnamese general and escape. 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. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine. This sniper crawled nearly 2 miles to kill one enemy.
He gets phone calls and letters from people he has never met, people. He is quoted as saying he liked the hunt, but not the killing. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. Hathcock was outscored by three other snipers during that conflict. A book about hathcock titled marine sniper was published in september.
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