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