Sniper, 2nd Edition: Training, Techniques and Weapons

by Peter Brookesmith

The first written use of the word "sniper" was in a soldier's letter from India in 1773, and in fact, the slaying of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 by an enemy archer may well be one of the earliest recorded instances of the art of the sniper. Tracing the role played by this unique soldier, from the time of the English Civil War and the American Revolutionary War to the Gulf War and Bosnia, Sniper also goes behind the scenes at the world's top sniper schools and shows what it takes to zero in on a human target from over half a mile away and then disappear before anyone even knows you're there. With riveting real-life anecdotes, detailed information on sniper rifles and ammunition, and in-depth diagrams explaining sniper tactics in the field, Sniper represents a unique and comprehensive volume on this specialized art of war. This second edition is updated for developments over the past five years, including new technology and the military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.





"Engrossing." -- Publishers Weekly

"Comprehensive." -- Military Book Club

Genres: Military Fiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published April 22, 2001

Reviews

[Alex Church · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always had an interest in military and police snipers and this book really helped feed that interest. The book involves several stories of snipers in the military and police force and their ingenuity in completing their assignments. My favorite one of these stories would have to be the one of Sergeant Alvin York. Sergeant York captured 132 German soldiers, killing 28, and took 32 machine guns single-handed. He was able to make the captures by initially finding the commanding officer and making him call the rest of his troops out. There are several more stories in this book, all are equally awesome and inspiring. Overall I loved this book, and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in military history and snipers.

[Winnie Thornton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't try this at home.

[Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If u want to be a Sniper or Intersted in becoming one I would read this its great!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yogga · Rating 5 out of 5]

im just want read

[Idol Teka · Rating 5 out of 5]

im so interestd of this book

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

It a bit too real some times. But quite an amazing story.