Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. He was the only child of carlos and agnes hathcock. He managed to set a record for the longest documented sniper kill at 2,500 yards 1. He used a winchester model 70, the standard usmc issue sniper rifle for the time. According to the book marine sniper, written by retired marine chief warrant officer charles henderson, during hathcocks service as a sniper, he took down many targets with incredible precision and an unrelenting, cool calculation. This book is the story of a middle class youth who survives the quality control of the marine sniper schools and rises to the top of his profession through years of war and trials.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If you are looking for a book on hathcocks exploits as a sniper look to marine sniper. In chris own words, carlos hathcock was the greatest american sniper. Hathcock describes his most famous engagementsincluding the heralded fiveday standoff with a company of vietcong. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war 2.
Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. The insane vietnam war adventures of legendary sniper. According to marine sniper, hathcock made such a shot, dispatching a viet cong sniper sent to target him specifically. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marines. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. The hathcock award is presented to recognize an individual who, in the opinion of the small arms committee executive board, has made significant contributions in operational employment and tactics of small arms weapons systems which have impacted the readiness and capabilities of the u. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy.
Hathcock himself estimates that he killed between 300 and 400 enemy combatants. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Carlos hathcock polished his skills until he couldnt get it wrong. Carlos hathcock was an amazing marine sniper and one can only imagine how prolific he would have been in iraq or afghanistan. He claims to have killed 30 looters in new orleans after hurricane katrina, 2 carjackers in texas and he just recently lost a lawsuit. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado. I met gunny hathcock on several occassions, being introduced by a mutual friend who served with gunny in the marine corps, in vietnam, and remained his friend until the end. The hathcock award national defense industrial association. 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. Lot of 2 autographed photographs of marine sniper carlos hathcock matted and professionally framed photos with authen. 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. I have signed books, posters, photos, and business cards, that gunny signed for me over the years.
As a result, the snipers spotter wasnt allowed to be this acting third party and as a sniper often carried out work away from a third party this confirmed number was often lower than in reality. Sure enough, an enemy sniper rose to the bait, plinking a shot at the marine linesand taking in return a deadon shot that ended his sniping career. Most of the information presented relates to this single aspect of the man. 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.
Carlos hathcock the best marine sniper home facebook. He was a united states marine corps sniper with a record of 93 confirmed kills in vietnam. It is about carlos hathcock, the greatest marine sniper. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hathcock and burke. Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam. Marine sniper by charles henderson narrates the spine tingling feats of carlos hathcock. 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. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. Great book about carlos hathcock with images books. 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.
The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. His primary rifle was one of the corps winchester model 70 target rifles, chambered in 3006 and topped with an 8power unertl target scope in an externally adjustable mount. 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. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and vietnam. Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999.
I have read other sniper books, but the story of carlos hathcock is still my favorite. Signed by coauthor n a chandler and usmc sniper carlos hathcock. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in geyer springs, pulaski county. 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. As far as carlos hathcock an amazing man with challenges off the battlefield that rivaled those on it. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Here you have a nice color 8 x 10 photograph of the marine sniper carlos hathcock. The start of modern marine corps scout sniper instructor. An american sniper in korea soldier of fortune magazine. Marine sniper carlos hathcock signed poster death from. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legenda. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942 and died of complications of multiple sclerosis on february 23, 1999. These stories and others, are documented in the book.
Marine corps sniper quotes famous quotes by carlos hathcock abraham lincoln quotes albert einstein quotes bill gates quotes bob marley quotes bruce lee quotes buddha quotes confucius quotes john f. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. Jay 31920 one of the better vietnam era war biographies. No marine sniper was more effective than hathcock at killing north. Pocket predator mold injected hathcock sniper accuracy being demonstrated by lighting a strike anywhere match from a distance of 33 feet. When carlos hathcock talks about sniping, its not theory, its experience. Witnessed by lieutenant homer johnson, the distance was later plotted on a map. The following year hathcock deployed to south vietnam with the 1 st marine division, where he was soon assigned sniper duties. In the middle of his tour in iraq he is confronted by a divorce with no support from his homefront family,but still he goes about his job as if nothing was amiss. 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.
What model of gun did carlos hathcock use while on active. His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first chronicled the exploits of u. Two books were written about his exploits and a movie called sniper. Carlos hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills during the vietnam war. Also according to that book, he ambushed a female enemy interrogator, a north vietnamese general and a vc platoon that he took down, a man at a time, over a 24hour engagement. 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.
This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war carlos hathcock taking aim in vietnam. Krazed killa kan homestead, fl i just read a few snippets from his book and its hard to believe that this guy was not a hardcore liar. The cover art is just as well done as the book and the detailing is extraordinary. Hathcock was an excellent sharpshooter by then, winning the wimbledon cup shooting championship in 1965, the year. Mounted on foam board, has water damage at the bottom of the poster and a pin hole near the edge on the top left area. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. Usmc archives long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock the start of modern marine corps scout sniper instructor school by dick culver have been in on the marine corps scout sniper evolution since about 1966 when i was the s3 of the 2nd reconnaissance battalion at camp lejeune. Official kills had to be witnessed by an accompanying officer as well as the spotter. White feather long trang du kich united states marines core 19661969.
Carlos hathcock marine sniper signed, white feather. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him. Chris kyle or carlos hathcock, who was the better sniper. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the. Death from afar marine corps sniper cpl peepsight pendas usmc korea 1951 painting by col. Gunnery sergeant sergeant major carlos norman hathcock aka. The book is nearly entirely focused on hathcocks activities as a sniper. 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. Kennedy quotes john lennon quotes mahatma gandhi quotes. He is the most accomplished sniper of the vietnam war. The marines deadly duo best snipers series book 14. Carlos hathcock famous snipers in history pictures. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground.
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