Anyway, it is amazing to think what hatchcock and the lads were able to. For those that do not know or have not heard of carlos hathcock, this would probably not be a book. Carlos hathcock was no doubt a fine marine and a hero. 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. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. Marine sniper does not mention his name at all, just the info on the engagement. This is a fabulous companion book that gives the backstory of the famous sniper sniper instructor, who stood proudly among the best of fine tigers, these war heroes called snipers. 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. Hathcock is the subject of a number of books including. Sgt hathcock describes some of his very harrowing missions, some of which, were deep behind enemy lines. 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.
He was a united states marine corps sniper with a record of 93 confirmed kills in vietnam. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in geyer springs, pulaski county. No marine sniper was more effective than hathcock at killing north vietnamese and viet cong forces. Jul, 2010 marine sniper by charles henderson narrates the spine tingling feats of carlos hathcock. Us marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock became a military legend with 93 confirmed kills in vietnam. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open.
Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942 and died of complications of multiple sclerosis on february 23, 1999. He was transferred to the 1st marine division sniper platoon, located at hill 55, south of da nang. 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. Gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock was a famous us marine sniper, who claimed to have killed over 300 enemy personnel during the vietnam war, of which 93 kills have been officially confirmed. I met him once, and he was polite and nice enough to me. Carlos hathcock the best marine sniper home facebook.
Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. The sniper always has been an almost mystical figure a loner, the best shot in the outfit, an expert. The hathcock award national defense industrial association. I just read a few snippets from his book and its hard to believe that this guy was not a hardcore liar. Chris kyle or carlos hathcock, who was the better sniper. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Just in the middle of reading the biography of carlos hathcock by charles henderson marine sniper. If you want the name of vietnams greatest marine sniper instructor please check out the records on gunnery sergeant vernon d. 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. The corps named the annual carlos hathcock award after him for its best marksman. The insane vietnam war adventures of legendary sniper carlos. A book about hathcock titled marine sniper was published in september.
The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a jacksonville. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Mar 23, 2007 winchester model 70, the marine corps sniper rifle used by hathcock. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly. Me shooting at my first carlos harhcock sniper match. This is a discussion on gunny carlos hathcock within the marines forums, part of the armed services category. Beyond combat, hathcock was a championship shooter and a respected instructor in marksmanship and sniper skills.
Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. For months this marine sniper had killed carlos hathcock. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. A marine library in washington has been named after him and a virginia civil air patrol unit named itself after him. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper. 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. Marine sniper legend carlos hathcock in the first oncamera interview he has ever granted.
But he soon volunteered for combat, where his skills and stamina didnt go unnoticed. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open field, killed nva general with one shot, then crawled back. What model of gun did carlos hathcock use while on active. Hathcock ii died last week at the age of 57, the enemy that ultimately felled him was the slow, patient progression of multiple sclerosis. Brooke nihart, deputy director of the marine corps museum, explains. His incredible truelife war stories are the stuff hollywood movies are made of. In 1967 gunny carlos hathcock set the record for the longest sniper kill. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado.
His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first chronicled the exploits of u. He loved to fire it for its slow rate of fire and it could take out targets at a lil over a mile. However, i still need info that the sniper that hathcock killed by shooting him through the scope was, in fact, the cobra. Til about carlos hathcock, the exmarine sniper who shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own scope, hitting him in the eye and killing him. He had a reputation for being a bit cranky, but with the burns and ms, who wouldnt be. 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. 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. Naval magazine, the sea tiger, had made his name known at last to the north vietnamese. He was the only child of carlos and agnes hathcock.
He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him. The book certainly has me drawn in, am up to the chapter about the apache, the man hating female sniper very frightening. A great marine and one of the best snipers in history. In this episode of the we are the mighty podcast we talk about his sniper duels, that time he crawled two miles to kill a vietnamese general, and more. Marine sniper 93 confirmed and 360 unconfirmed kills including a 2500 meter kill with a browning. Marine his whole life and enlisted in 1959 at just 17 years old. Carlos hathcock white feather who was a great man, patriot, hero, and extraordinary marine sniper.
In 1967 gunny carlos hathcock set the record for the. 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. His first book was critically acclaimed military classic marine sniper, which first chronicled the exploits of usmc sniper carlos hathcock. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. Til about carlos hathcock, the exmarine sniper who. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war.
In the book, the story of carlos hathcock, he states he was hunting a vietnam sniper who was hunting him. He deployed in 1966 as a military policeman, but immediately volunteered for combat and was soon transferred to the 1st marine division sniper platoon, stationed at hill 55, south of da nang. A truly great man who defended american troops with exquisite precision. Many others have written about the amazing feats of carlos white feather hathcock in the past. This is a fabulous companion book that gives the backstory of the famous sniper sniperinstructor, who stood proudly among the best of fine tigers, these war heroes called snipers. The hathcock biography marine sniper sold over a half million copies since it was first printed in 1986. Carlos hathcock is a marine corps legend and one of the most lethal snipers in history. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. May 04, 2018 hathcock started out his deployment as a military policeman. Marine sniper by charles henderson penguin random house. He claims to have killed 30 looters in new orleans after hurricane katrina, 2 carjackers in texas and he just recently lost a lawsuit to governor ventura, where he claims to have punched ventura out for criticizing us troops in iraq.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. When i was in the corps the book about gunny hathcock marine sniper was while not required reading it was strongly encouraged. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life of. Marine sniper carlos hathcock had 93 confirmed kills during the vietnam war and was a legend in the corps because of it. See more of carlos hathcock the best marine sniper on facebook. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. When it was loaned to me, i read it from cover to cover without stopping. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. He gets phone calls and letters from people he has never met, people who have read.
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