This sharp shooter made a name for himself during the vietnam war, and because know to his enemies as the white feather. In concerning snipers, rules of engagement and general kearney, we provided a link to the book white feather, the authorized biography of marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock who had 93 confirmed sniping kills in the vietnam war, more than any other in military history, and who to this day serves as an inspiration from the grave for all new. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications. The bullet having gone through the scope meant that the cobra was aimed and ready to shot, but white feather fired first, we are the mighty reports. White feather and the m2 though the practice had been in use since the korean war, carlos hathcock made the use of the m2. 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 book details carlos hathcocks multiple tours of vietnam and his eventual life in retirement. White feather became the subject of endless books while inspiring numerous films and television programs. Carlos hathcock method of sighting a rifle the following is a story by gus fisher a retired mgysgt usmc who talks of the time he met carlos. Book excerpt about a woman in vietnam nicknamed apache. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. He had good eyes,discipline,patients,steady nerves, and the training. 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. The marine snipers vietnam story continues english edition.
Vietnam war carlos hathcock was a usmc sniper who will forever be a legend. May 20, 1942 white feather sniper today in history. It is something i normally see on wallpapers or screen savers because in india, usually there are just grey pigeons and other colored birds and not many white birds. All time top 10 deadliest snipers in world history cup. 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. Another exclusive book excerpt from the killing school by brandon webb.
Carlos hathcock always wore a white feather on his cap, as if to dare enemy snipers. I love to hunt not kill and always try to allow myself to be absorbed by my surroundings. Even so, all the sources i used are shown in the credits. All the ones whove sacrificed their lives, the injured, the ones haunted by what theyve seen. White feather gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii, who was recognized as the most successful. The white feather became such an iconic symbol, that many marines took it upon. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. The white feather is a widely recognised symbol, although its meaning varies significantly between different countries and cultures. A book about hathcock titled marine sniper was published in september. Ill add a couple of remarks which some people often seem to oversee. I read the book white feather and from that day on carlos hathcock has been a hero of mine. Captain land recruited hathcock into sniper training, where he quickly proved himself to be. White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant ca. Covered in leafy vegetation, the cobra hoped white feather would come after him.
The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. For months this marine sniper had killed dozens of their finest soldiers. 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. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4 ebook. See more ideas about vietnam war, military history and vietnam. In the united kingdom and the countries of the british empire since the eighteenth century it has been used a symbol of cowardice, used by patriotic groups, including prominent members of the suffragette movement and early feminists, in order to shame men into. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. White feather is a 1955 technicolor cinemascope western film directed by robert d. Well, after manifesting many different things and also different kinds of feathers, i wished to manifest a white, fluffy, soft feather.
His only show of bravado was the tiny white feather he wore tucked into the band of his. San francisco examinera penguin classic saul bellow evokes all the rich colors. After a platoon of vietnamese snipers was sent to hunt down white feather, many marines in the same area donned white. If you are speaking about an incident in the past that occurred while he was at a lower rank such as this photograph, maybe. He retired as a gunny, so he keeps that rank as his title. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. The sun was facing the cobra and a small glint from his rifle scope telegraphed his position. Hathcock fired at the spot of light and put a bullet through the scope and into the eye of the cobra. The cheyenne tribe agrees to leave its hunting grounds in. What was unique was the way carlos had taught gus to sight in a rifle. Carlos hathcock, the top us sniper in vietnam 1968. A list of all sheri whitefeathers series in reading order. I think i was one of many, many snipers who grew up reading the books about him, said jack murphy, who himself later became a sniper who served in the 75th ranger regiment and. He had good eyes,discipline,patients,steady nerves, and the.
Yet he did that as a sniper, a role which had a controversial reputation even among military ranks. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marine corps. Barak diba already answered this question pretty good. Armys resettlement of native americans in the old west. White snow blue feather by downing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In todays educational animated cartoon we look at the wild life of us.
While the book is lavishly illustrated with everything to include hathcocks. Carlos hathcock white feather english edition ebooks em ingles. A 1987 profile in the washington post sums up the attitude, writing that the sniper was an affront to the gary cooper mentality, the idea that in high noon or america the sheriff never draws first. This man has done it all as a sniper and helped to make the usmc snipers who they are today.
Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. Chris kyle or carlos hathcock, who was the better sniper. 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. Top psychological fitness this is not for people who are not strong enough psychologically or have a weak willcharac.
It seemed like everything wed done had disappeared, says hathcock. The white feather strives to be your go to boutique, serving a variety of ages at affordable prices. Unusual for its time, this 1955 film is a sympathetic treatment of the u. Todays versus is a very special match up between two of the most deadly snipers to have ever walked the earth. This is a fabulous companion book that gives the backstory of the.
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