Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. Vietnam sniper shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine corps. As far as carlos hathcock an amazing man with challenges off the battlefield that rivaled those on it. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. Carlos norman hathcock ii, white feather, died on february 22, 1999. He was a serious threat to the nva north vietnamese army, which they placed a bounty of u. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open. Carlos norman hathcock iii son 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.
Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4. The hathcock award is named in honor of gunnery sergeant carlos n. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler. Carlos hathcock was born in little rock, arkansas on may 20, 1942. It was a freak landmine explosion in 1969 that put carlos hathcock out of action.
Hathcock was soon a member of the usmc rifle team, and in 1965 he won the wimbledon cup, a yard individual match fired at the national matches in camp perry, ohio. A native of little rock, arkansas, gunnery sergeant carlos n. The book itself has a disclaimer this is a work of fiction. A book about hathcock titled marine sniper was published in september. The marine snipers vietnam story continues, berkley books, 2003, 318 p. Shouldve received the medal of honour for his heroic actions during the vietnam war. That is the snipers creed and no man in any war embodied it more than gunnery sgt. So, who are the guys who bested hathcocks 93 confirmed sniper kills. Buy a cheap copy of carlos hathcock whitefeather book by roy f. A copy of the book that i have is autographed by carlos hathcock. Elite marine corps sniper struggles with north vietnamese soldiers, snakes, hunger, and memories of home to assassinate a north vietnamese general during the. He was fond of guns from a young age and started hunting with a.
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. Carlos hathcock was the chief instructor of the virginia beach police department annual law enforcement sniper school, which was established in 1987 and continues to train swat officers from all over the country. It was the marines who pressed the winchester model 70 into service as a sniper rifle in vietnam. He was raised in wynne, arkansas, by his grandmother, after his parents divorced when he was 12 years old. The book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement after his injuries in the field. The book is amply illustrated with unique photographs from hathcocks youth to his time in the core with photographed copies of every important bit of paper in hathcocks life included including driving license pictures, and his citations from the core. During two tours in vietnam, he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock, ii, usmc, a career marine who dedicated his life to the service of this country in both the military and law enforcement communities. This page is not a forum for general discussion about carlos hathcock.
Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. Jul, 2010 gunnery seargent carlos hathcock, pictured here, zeroes in on one of his 93 confirmed kills. He grew up in rural arkansas, living with his grandmother after his parents separated. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine. There is no factchecking at all, and the entire book is a romanticized retelling of carlos hathcocks supposed feats. Jun 11, 2016 gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. Known to his fellow soldiers as gunny, hathcock had ninetythree confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. Marine corps sergeant carlos hathcock undertakes a deadly mission to shoot a north vietnamese general during the vietnam war. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Carlos hathcock died on february 23, 1999, in virginia beach, virginia, after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.
I used to call him later in his life when he lived in virginia beach, virginia. Chandler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life of. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly. His partner, captain edward james land, manned the spotting scope, while hathcock hit her with. The missions undertaken by this man are simply unbelievable and if it wasnt for the corroborative evidence and genuine quality of this book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
See more ideas about vietnam war, usmc and military history. The missions undertaken by this man are simply unbelievable and if it wasnt for the corroborative evidence and genuine quality of this book id have trouble believing them. You may wish to ask factual questions about carlos hathcock at the reference desk, discuss relevant wikipedia policy at the village pump, or ask for help at the help desk. While carlos hathcock is perhaps the most famous sniper of the vietnam war, he actually ranks fourth in the number of confirmed kills. Carlos was born on may 20, 1942, in little rock, arkansas, us, to carlos and agnes hathcock. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Vietnam sniper shot an enemy sniper through the enemys. Carlos hathcock was a genuine vietnam war hero and an undisputed legend in the u. The cover art is just as well done as the book and the detailing is extraordinary.
Today, we honor gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii, as we honor so many others for their sacrifices in serving our great nation. His partner, captain edward james land, manned the spotting scope, while hathcock hit her with both of the rounds that. He is also the author of marshalling the faithful, goodnight saigon, jungle rules, and the fictional jack valentine marine sniper series. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. I remember, while in basic training, and on our first. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marines. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. He wanted to operate alone and during his service in vietnam, he would be remembered for changing the snipers combat role forever. Chandler 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Carlos norman hathcock ii 20 may 1942 23 february 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Carlos hathcock 19421999 is the subject of the biography. He was honest, tactful, considerate, courageous, quietly proud and determined in all things and all places from the range to the. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper 9781885633095 by roy f. Am very interested in reading any books by carlos hathcock or about him.
With a record of 93 confirmed kills but an estimated body count of between 300 400 enemy soldiers, hathcock terrorized the north vietnamese army nva and the viet cong. This is a discussion on carlos hathcock books within the the m14 forums, part of the m14 m1a forum category. Marine corps gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock photo. Lacking a suitable precision rifle for issue, the corps quickly scoured its stateside arms rooms and soon a small quantity of model 70 target rifles were in the field in south vietnam, taking the fight to the enemy. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 23, 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills and more than 300 probable kills during the vietnam war. 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.
Gysgt carlos norman hathcock ii military hall of honor. He went to live with his grandmother after his parents divorced and taught himself to shoot and hunt as a young boy. Carlos norman hathcock ii 20 may 1942 23 february 23 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hathcock, carlos norman gunny, ii encyclopedia of arkansas. He earned the silver star for heroism and the purple heart while serving in vietnam and he was the subject of a 1986 book by charles henderson entitled, marine sniper.
Sniper of the week carlos hathcock marines gunners. Marine corps archives during the vietnam war hathcock had 93 confirmed kills of north vietnamese army and viet cong personnel, which meant they occurred with an officer present in addition to his spotter. White feather carlos hathcock usmc scout sniper for sale. During the vietnam war, kills had to be confirmed by an acting third party, who had to be an officer, besides the snipers spotter. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii is believed to have attained the highest number of recorded kills in the history of the united states marine corps usmc. The hathcock award national defense industrial association.
According to terms of fair use, the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational. Hathcock was outscored by three other snipers during that conflict. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life. 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. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. He was the only child of carlos and agnes hathcock. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii is believed to have attained the highest number of recorded. He makes the statement that he wrote most of the book on sniper.
The exploits of carlos hathcock, the marines most famous sniper, are well known by most readers of military nonfiction. The story of a vietnam sniper with 93 confirmed kills is the stuff of legend. Please limit discussion to improvement of this article. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. 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. One day during a forward observation mission, hathcock and his spotter encountered a newly. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas.
Thankfully, he lived long enough to see his only child, gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock iii, receive his final promotion. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. With drea garcia, thom tran, carolyn zanelli, brett r. Carlos norman hathcock ii was born on 20 may 1942 in little rock, ar. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. 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. Though this was partly out of necessity to feed his family, hathcock also dreamed of enlisting in the army. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in geyer springs, pulaski county. 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. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in.
Great attention to detail on some of the missions that carlos hathcock was involved with. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. 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. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. Such a good book about the legend carlos hathcock who saved a lot of military guys by taking out the bad guys before they had a chance to take out our guys.
Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper. Others have had more confirmed kills, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. He estimated the number of unconfirmed kills to be upwards of 400. Elite marine corps sniper struggles with north vietnamese soldiers, snakes, hunger, and memories of home to assassinate a north vietnamese general during the vietnam war. Carlos hathcock interesting stories about famous people. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. Jan 30, 2015 that is the snipers creed and no man in any war embodied it more than gunnery sgt. When retired marine corps gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii died at the age of 57 on feb. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can.
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