Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read silent warrior. 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. Listen to silent warrior audiobook by charles henderson. In 1967 gunny carlos hathcock set the record for the. I told her that she shouldnt have and now really mean it after reading the book. 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. The biography of carlos hathcock summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching silent warrior. Silent warrior tells the incredible story of hathcock, with harrowing, neverbefore. This is a very well written book and i enjoyed reading about carlos and his fellow marines and their adventures. In 1967 gunny carlos hathcock set the record for the longest sniper kill.
See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marine corps. When i read silent warrior i was expecting to read about more experiences that carlos hathcock had while in vietnam. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappeared for weeks on end in the wilderness with nothing but intellect and iron will to protect. I felt as though i knew carlos after listening to it. The marine snipers vietnam story continues by charles henderson. Jan 07, 2003 in his factual fiction book silent warrior, author henderson does an excellent job of filling in the details not included in his early book on carlos hathcock titled marine sniper. Silent warrior audiobook charles henderson audible. It has some bad language in it, but i expect that when men are being quoted during a battle. The stories that are told about hathcock are excellent and scary. His 93 confirmed kills and hundreds more unaccounted made him the number one sniper in our history.
Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine corps. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings.
He was, and still is, the worlds most decorated sniper and has the most confirmed kills in history. I believe that it does the job in portraying both carlos hathcock and john burke as exemplory marines. But of all of the snipers who ever hunted human prey, one man stands above the rest as the most legendary fighting man to ever pull a trigger. The book takes you from his death bed to the death field in vietnam, where he earner his title as the best of the best. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also.
His 93 confirmed kills and hundreds more unaccounted made him the number one sniper in. It focuses on his kills and how he made them, and the intense moment he has had. I read marine sniper 93 confirmed kills first and silent warrior is a follow up of the first book. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4. But of all of the snipers who ever hunted human prey, one man stands above and beyond as one of the most legendary fighting men ever to pull a trigger. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999.
I was totally blown away by the story of gunny hathcock. 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. Its a biography about the famous marine sniper, carlos hathcock. Click download or read online button to get silent warriors book now. Listen to silent warrior audiobook by charles henderson and. The true story of carlos hathcock, a marine sniper in vietnam with probably over 300 kills. This book takes you from the bed of his death to the scene of the death of vietnam where he won the best title. In the united states marine corps, the record for individual casualties inflicted in combat stands at 93 confirmed kills.
Silent warrior is a nonfiction book about the marine sniper staff sergeant carlos hathcock. A silent warrior is a sequel to the novel marine sniper. Marine corps sniper carlos hathcock and his accomplishments as a veteran of the vietnam war. I was right there with them and felt the same emotions they were feeling. Silent warrior tells the incredible story of hathcock, with harrowing, neverbeforepublished accounts of courage and perseverance. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. In the united states marine corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. Essay examples of silent warrior the biography of carlos hathcock. 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. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and vietnam. Now, this incredible story of a remarkable marine continues with harrowing, neverbeforepublished stories of a man who rose to greatness not for personal gain or glory, but for duty and honor.
Now, the incredible story of a remarkable marine continueswith. Essay examples of silent warrior the biography of carlos. And the man who holds it has become a legend in the world of fighting men. Silent warriors download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. A sniper range is named for hathcock at camp lejeune, nc. These are the powerful stories of a man who rose to greatness not for personal gain or glory but for duty and honor. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. In his factual fiction book silent warrior, author henderson does an excellent job of filling in the details not included in his early book on carlos hathcock titled marine sniper. My daughter found that i wanted white feather and bought it for me for my birthday. Charles henderson in marine sniper, the truelife missions of united states marine corps sniper carlos hathcock were revealed in explosive detail. As an example, he puts dialogue in the north vietnamese mouths and minds which detracts from the authenticity of the story.
The marine snipers vietnam story continues ebook written by charles henderson. Silent warrior the author of the bestselling vietnam war memoir marine sniper continues the incredible true story of sergeant carlos hathcock. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read marine sniper. The author of the bestselling vietnam war memoir marine sniper continues the incredible true story of sergeant carlos hathcock in the united states marine corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. Now, this incredible story of a remarkable marine continues with harrowing, neverbeforepublished stories of a man who rose to greatness not.
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. Coming from this nonmilitary reader, i must admit that the novel is excellent. The author of the bestselling vietnam war memoir marine sniper continues the incredible true story of sergeant carlos hathcock. His 93 confirmed killings and hundreds of ojiji made him the number one sniper in our history. 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. In marine sniper, the truelife missions of united states marine corps sniper carlos hathcock were revealed in compelling detail. Silent warrior by charles henderson overdrive rakuten. Hathcock ii used his uncanny marksmanship in vietnam to record more than 300. This is a biography of the famous sea sniper carlos hathcock. The gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock award is presented annually to the marine who does the most to promote marksmanship training. I have read marine sniper and wanted another book about carlos hathcock. Gysgt carlos norman hathcock ii military hall of honor.
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