He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. Marine corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappear for weeks on end in the wilderness with.
As an autobiography, this new york times bestseller recounts the exploits of navy seal chris kyle, who garnered the most recorded sniper kills from 1999 to 2009, making him the deadliest sniper in united states military history. May 15, 2008 if he would write a secound book i would not hesitate to buy it one of the best reads of last year dan mills manages to put the reader right into the battlezone so if this is what you are looking for buy this book i can also recommend this book shooter. American sniper the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. Passing the likes of the legendary us marine corps snipers, carlos hathcock 93 confirmed kills and chuck mawhinney 103 confirmed kills, both of which fought in the vietnam war. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. Listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson. Under enormous media scrutiny, the fbi quickly concludes that marine war. Jul 15, 2009 listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson. Marine sniper 93 confirmed kills audiobook youtube. Until the book marine sniper had made him famous, and confirmed him as a legend among united states marines, carlos hathcock was just another retired marine living a quiet existence.
The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam. Although the majority of the book is narrated in kyles. When a sniper kills four well know antivietnam radicals from the 1960s, the fbi are called in, and now assistance director nick memphis is leading the investigation. Coughlin grew up in waltham, massachusetts, and joined the marines when he was 19. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper by jack coughlin. To eliminate the japanese jungle fighter, the corps had to formulate innovative tactics even more efficient than those successfully implemented by the scouts, observers and snipers of world war i. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Marine sniper is a book detailing the true adventures of carlos hathcock, quite arguably the worlds greatest sniper. I first read point of impact many years ago in paperback, so this was a lucky find. Badly wounded, the teams sole survivor, gunnery sergeant ray cruz, aka the cruise missile, is determined to finish his job. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis.
He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. Bustin broncs and other ways of having fun in chris kyles american sniper. But nowhere in the book were those feelings properly addressed or transferred to the reader. Here is the story of a rare individual who managed. American sniper summary and study guide supersummary. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. Another instalment from stephen hunter centred on the former marine corps sniper bob lee swagger. Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories.
His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The american sniper book report by leena king on prezi. When his debut novel, first to kill, about a ptsdrattled former marine sniper turned covert cia operative named nathan mcbride, was published, there were no plans for an audiobook. Kyles riveting firstperson account of how he went from.
A marine sniper s twoyear odyssey in the vietnam war by. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter. In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado. His gentle, softspoken nature, his slight build, and his kind spirit, hid from most people the courageous, silent warrior. In the book marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson the author of silent warrior is an explosive true story on how staff sergeant hathcock became americas deadliest sniper. The sniper rifle used by the marine corps is a marine corps designed and produced bolt action, 7. A marine sniper team on a mission in tribal territories on the afghanpakistan border, whiskey 22 is ambushed by professionals using the latest hightech shooting gear. The evidence points to another retired marine sniper, and when he is found having killed himself, the report is all set. A marine snipers twoyear odyssey in the vietnam war by. Marine sniper ebook by charles henderson rakuten kobo. Under enormous media scrutiny, the fbi quickly concludes that marine war hero carl hitchcock, whose ninetythree kills were considered the leading body count tally among american marksman in vietnam, was the shooter. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty.
This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books. 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. Read marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson available from rakuten kobo. Here is the story of a rare individual who managed to combine the latent talent of a top match sharpshooter with that of a skilled woodsman. Tells the exciting true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Listen to marine sniper by charles henderson available from rakuten kobo.
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 people know about him. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at. Kyles riveting firstperson account of how he went from texas rodeo cowboy to expert marksman and feared assassin offers a fascinating view of modernday warfare and one of the most indepth and illuminating looks into the secret world of special ops ever. I dont know, maybe the problem was with the reader of the book ive listened to this book in. Jan 29, 20 american sniper is the astonishing autobiography of seal chief chris kyle, who is the recordholding sniper in u. This colorful document lists the books in order of levels, and indicates ebook and audiobook availability online through mccs libraries and navymwr digital library. Military history audiobook by jim defelice, scott mcewen, chris kyle. Jack coughlins autobiography, shooter, describes his experiences as the topranked marine sniper in the iraq war. 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. The book is about the legendary sniper carlos hathcock and covers his exploits during the vietnam war. Aug 17, 2018 the download links the american sniper pdf is below. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappear for weeks on end in the wilderness with nothing but intellect and iron will to protect them as they watch, wait, and finally strike. Analysisopinions themes last day characters clint eastwood refers to the book as an antiwar book.
Commandants reading list a complete list usmc officer. Until the book marine sniper had made him famous, and confirmed him as a legend among united states marines, carlos hathcock was just another retired marine living a quiet existence in virginia beach, virginia. The comprised list is what was published by the commandant of the marines corps. American sniper is the astonishing autobiography of seal chief chris kyle, who is the recordholding sniper in u. Military history chris kyle with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Four famed 60s radicals are gunned down at long range by a sniper. This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of marine sniper. I had often heard of the sniper lore tales of gunny sergeant hathcock during the vietnam war but to read about his exploits was a revelation.
The book is well written and outlines hathcocks shooting career and then his subsequent deployment to vietnam where he carries out the most audacious sniper missions to become not only a legendary sniper but a legendary marine. American sniper is a book likely to attract commentary be it criticism or admiration for a long time to come. Henderson, a retired marine corps officer, first told hathcocks vietnamandaftermath stories in his highly readable, highly hagiographic marine sniper. Discussion guides 2019 commandants professional reading. They are meant to help marines develop their personal and professional character. Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. The commandants reading list is a list of books that marines are recommended and often required to read. The book says a lot about attitudes to war, to islam, and to the military. This book is by far the best book i have read and is inspired by a true story.