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Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills
In the chaos of the combat zone, there are the living, the dead, and the Ghost.
In the ongoing Iraq conflict, there are no battle lines, no direct offensives, no ground won or lostjust the daily fight against an enemy who hits and runs, hides and sneaks. If the enemy shows himself, its only for a moment. But for a Marine Sniper, that is all that is needed.
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In the ongoing Iraq conflict, there are no battle lines, no direct offensives, no ground won or lostjust the daily fight against an enemy who hits and runs, hides and sneaks. If the enemy shows himself, its only for a moment. But for a Marine Sniper, that is all that is needed.
Readers now h...more
Paperback, 336 pages
Published
October 1st 2001
by Berkley Trade
(first published 1986)
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Recently I read the book Marine Sniper. This book is by far the best book I have read and is inspired by a true story. The action and suspense never stops. This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books.
While reading this book, I could imagine I was in the audience of the national shooting competition when all went quiet for the shot that decided it all. I also imagined that I was a marine on hill 55 g...more
Recently I read the book Marine Sniper. This book is by far the best book I have read and is inspired by a true story. The action and suspense never stops. This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books.
While reading this book, I could imagine I was in the audience of the national shooting competition when all went quiet for the shot that decided it all. I also imagined that I was a marine on hill 55 g...more
I will perhaps catch some flak for this, but I have to disagree with the majority of the reviews. While the story of Carlos Hathcock is amazing beyond belief, I felt let down by the narrative of Charles Henderson. There is one aspect of this book that is especially bothering to me; I would imagine that the events taking place in Vietnam must have been immensly intense and frightening. For example, mental pressure felt by Hathcock as he 'played hide and seek' with Vietnamese snipers must have bee...more
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The main character of my book, is Carlos Hathcock. He was one of the marines better snipers during the Vietnam war, and holds alot of crazy records, including a huge number of confirmed killed, and the longest distance kill ever, which was just recently broken. If I knew him in real life, I feel like we could be good friends. He seams pretty chill and is very dedicated to his work, and is shown through just how much work he puts on his mission...more
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The main character of my book, is Carlos Hathcock. He was one of the marines better snipers during the Vietnam war, and holds alot of crazy records, including a huge number of confirmed killed, and the longest distance kill ever, which was just recently broken. If I knew him in real life, I feel like we could be good friends. He seams pretty chill and is very dedicated to his work, and is shown through just how much work he puts on his mission...more
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This was lent to me by a guy at work last week. I told him that I probably wouldn’t get to it anytime soon, and he said that was fine, but I ended up finishing it pretty quickly. It’s the true story of the most prolific sniper in the history of the Marines: 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam. And there were many more unconfirmed ones. The things he had to do, laying in the jungle for hours or days with bugs eating him alive, crawling through all kinds of foul water and jungle slime, are just amazing....more
“There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.” This quote from Ernest Hemingway opens the story of one of the greatest snipers the military has ever seen. “There have been many marines,” Henderson writes. “There have been many marksmen. But there has only been one Sergeant Carlos Hathcock.”
The book has some pacing issues, largely due to the fact that real life doesn’t always fall ea...more
The book has some pacing issues, largely due to the fact that real life doesn’t always fall ea...more
The story of Carlos Hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps. 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".
Snipers are unusual even among professional military people - they have one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs psychologically, emotionally, a...more
Snipers are unusual even among professional military people - they have one of the hardest and most dangerous jobs psychologically, emotionally, a...more
I was pleasantly surprised about this book. At first, I had a hard time with the descriptions of the jungle and coming to terms with the physical distances Carlos Hathcock was shooting from (like I can't tell the difference in my mind between 700 yards and 1000 yards). But once I got past that, I could begin the appreciate how much work and discipline goes into being a sniper. It gets a little sad towards the end, but it's a testament to how destructive combat is to a person's psyche.
Amazing account of how Marine sniping was born. This guy Carlos Hathcock is unreal. For that matter, snipers in general endure so much more than your average soldier could imagine. Crawling 1500 yards in THREE DAYS through 2 foot tall grass toward an enemy encampment? Wow. Very suspenseful and masterfully written.
I could have done without the graphic detail in the end of the book, but I understand fully why it was there.
I could have done without the graphic detail in the end of the book, but I understand fully why it was there.
This is written from a friend about a friend. Some of the accounts may not be accurate as the author even states that he at times can only assume that his Sniper-friend would have responded in the particular way that the author portrays. There are some great descriptions about the Mekong Delta and what it was like to be a sniper at war. A good read.
This was a really good book. I truly can't imagine what it must have been like to go through the things that are described by the author. We really can't understand completely what is was like to be there without actually experiencing it. This kind of story really gives a new appreciation for what the men and women who serve this country go through.
This is quite possibly the best account of war I have ever read - if you love everything about Snipers & war, this book will be almost impossible to put down - This snipers story is truly incredible, and some of the missions he's carried out take immense skill, courage and patience.
93 confirmed kills - a world record that has never been beaten.
93 confirmed kills - a world record that has never been beaten.
I cried at the point in the book where Carols returns from Vietnam with such extensive burns from rescuing fellow Marines from a truck explosion that his skin tears when he moves but he still wants so much to shoot and serve. It is a really good book and very inspirational. It proves that one person can have an impact.
Found this book to be very hard to put down but also it was so disturbing to find out how his life went afterwards. To think that this man could give up so much for this country and be treated so badly. It was an honor to read about him and I so repect the person that he was. Wish we had done better by him.
Whoa. Great nonfiction! The life of Hathcock during the Vietnam war was well presented and flowed like a story instead of a dry documentary. This guy was NUTS! Well, courageous I guess. Some of his exploits were inconceivable. A very interesting quick-read. Highly recommended even if your non a war buff.
Very well told story about Sgt. Carlos Hathcock, a Marine veteran and hero during the 60's. Packed with action and adventure. I'm glad we have people like him.
However, it does return me to questions regarding the moral ambiguity of what must be done to defend our nation.
However, it does return me to questions regarding the moral ambiguity of what must be done to defend our nation.
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this was an excellent book about one of the greatest heros in the Marine Corps. He was and is the reason that their is a sniper program in the U.S. Millitary. It is a shame that he died at the young age of 57 due to M.S. He was a great man. One shot one kill Carlos Ohh Rah!!!!
i think this is a good book beacause it constantly has something going on and it is something i understand it is mainly about a man with a world record of 93!!! confirmed kills and his journy to there confirmed kills is when you know they are dead done by seeing the body fall and not move not a confirmed kill if he is injured and runs away and dies beacause you wouldnt know.
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This is the true story of THE greatest Marine Corps sniper in the history of the United States, Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock. Henderson's writing style is such that it really makes you feel like a fly on the jungle canopy of Vietnam, watching this hero eliminate enemies and save countless U.S. Marines through his actions both behind the rifle and as a true Marine doing his duty. Henderson, also a Marine veteran who had the honor of knowing this hero, really makes you understand Gunny Hath...more
Read this when I was in Jr. high. At the time it was the coolest book I have ever read. Will have to read again sometime. Highly recommend to anyone who likes reading about true war events.
If you want to read some amazing stuff done by our own military personel...then read this book. I have a personal friend who knew him well and his story is just amazing..wish we had more like him.
This is quite a story both in and outside of the battlefield.
Carlos competed despite his severe wounds.
Gives one very good insight into the man and into the battlefields of Vietnam.
Carlos competed despite his severe wounds.
Gives one very good insight into the man and into the battlefields of Vietnam.
I found the format of this book confusing at times (the author would abruptly switch back and forth from varying time periods), but some of the stories are mind-blowing. No pun intended.
The history of the Vietnam War is largely unknown to me. Reading this story of one man and his work in that war was captivating. Seeing the war through the eyes of this one man made that world come alive. To see what Carlos Hathcock endured in service to his country was awe-inspiring, as was his capacity with a rifle.
For anyone that has an interest in military history or the work of the sniper, this is a great starting place.
For anyone that has an interest in military history or the work of the sniper, this is a great starting place.
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Interesting history. You can't help but wonder if his military accomplishments hastened his physicial breakdown. These guys sacrifice everything.
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Very well written and will capture your attention. Classic Vietnam war story but with an American hero. Definitely worth the read.
Read this book. If you like soldiers stories, follow the exploits of Carlos Hathcock through his two tours as a Marine sniper in Veitnam.
My partner trained under Carlos in the Marines, and was a sniper himself. He can vouch for its veracity. Fascinating book.
Patrick
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this book keeps you guessing on what will happen next full of terror and sorrow but it keeps you glued into it.
Entertaining narrative of Carlos "White Feather" Hathcock's exploits as a Scout Sniper in the Vietnam War.
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