Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. 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. Mitchell who served in both korea and world war ii as a marine sniper and was a two time national rifle champion. The north vietnamese army gave him the nickname white feather, for the feather he wore in his bush hat. As marine sniper, a best seller for nine years relayed his heroism in vietnam, white.
Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. He also earned the nickname white feather thanks to the white feather on his. The cobra if i hadnt gotten him just then, hathcock remembers, he would have gotten me. Signed carlos hathcock white feather and marine sniper books. The most feared and fearless sniper of the vietnam war white. Carlos hathcock wore a white feather in his bush hat as he wormed his way through the jungle, following north vietnam army personnel during the vietnam war and daring the nva to spot him. Signed carlos hathcock white feather and marine sniper. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marine corps.
The enemy called him white feather because he wore a white feather on his hat to taunt enemy troops hoping to collect a large bounty for his death or capture offered by the enemy. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications. May 20, 2018 may 20, 1942 white feather sniper the elite sniper must be able to bear heat and insects and rain and a thousand other torments, all while hiding in plain sight from people who want more than life itself, to kill them. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. He has 93 confirmed kills making him the deadliest sniper in the vietnam conflict and marine corp history usmc archives carlos hathcock taking aim in vietnam. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache woman. Carlos hathcock wore a white feather in his bush hat as he wormed his way through the jungle, following north vietnam army. Socom called the rifle the light sniper rifle, and it is also known as the sniper security system and product improved m21.
Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. His only show of bravado was the tiny white feather he wore tucked into the band of. Carlos hathcock one of americas most famous snipers during nam. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler. This book is by far the best book i have read and is inspired by a true story. Because of these exploits, he was honored by having a rifle named after him the springfield armory m25 white feather, so called for the nickname that nva men gave him because he always wore a white feather in his cap. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in vietnam. His only show of bravado was the tiny white feather he wore tucked into the band of his camouflage bush hat. This book covers hathcocks life and entire military career. This book is for anyone looking for a book that shows the thoughts of someone who is about to stop the heartbeat of another living person for the prosperity of their. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. With drea garcia, thom tran, carolyn zanelli, brett r.
He credits hathcock with 39 confirmed kills, apparently having transposed the digits of hathcocks. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. The true unknown master sniper of the vietnam war was gunnery sergeant vernon d. 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. Henderson, charles 1986, marine sniper the explosive true story of a vietnam hero, berkley publishing group. Hathcocks feats and movielike missions during two tours in the 1960s would earn him the title of the vietnam wars deadliest sniper. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. Vietnam war, wars and military conflicts tags carlos hathcock, elite sniper, today in history, vietnam war, white feather. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. They have been stored on a book shelf since the 1990s in a clean, low humidity, smokefree home.
See more ideas about vietnam war, usmc and military history. Buy a cheap copy of carlos hathcock whitefeather book by roy f. The sniper initially started his deployment in vietnam as a military policeman before carrying out feats of stamina, skill, and endurance that wouldnt sound out of place in a historical fiction novel. Selling as a pair, i will not sell them separately.
White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii. Oh i guess i read the subject is marine sniper about carlos hathcock fiction. Gunny mitchell also directed the only 1st marine division sniper school during 1967 in danang at the happy valley range. Senior officers sought out the best sniper they could find, and gave him the sole purpose of hunting down and killing white feather. Well here is a book about white feather written by a marine sniper himself and who knew the man well. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a jacksonville, north carolina based corporation. It caused a bounty of 3 years pay to be placed on his head. Carlos hathcock always wore a white feather on his cap, as if to dare enemy snipers to take a shot at him. This is where hathcock would earn the nickname white feather because he always wore a white feather on his bush hat, daring the north vietnamese to spot him and where he would achieve his status as the vietnam wars deadliest sniper in missions that sound like they were pulled from the pages of marvel comics. This is where hathcock would earn the nickname white feather because he always wore a white feather on his bush hat, during the north vietnamese to spot him and where he would achieve his status as the vietnam wars deadliest sniper in missions that sound like they were pulled from the pages of marvel comics.
The enemy called him white feather because he wore a white. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. The marine snipers story vietnam continues charles henderson. Includes personal photographs and a pictorial history. May 16, 2019 carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. Gysgt carlos hathcock the american sniper of the vietnam. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. The m25 white feather is a tribute to carlos hathcock who accounted for 93 confirmed enemy kills in vietnam. White feather and marine sniper hardback books signed by carlos hathcock.
After a platoon of vietnamese snipers was sent to hunt down white feather, many marines in the same area donned white. 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. Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam. It bears the likeness of hathcocks signature and white feather logo. White feather, based on the ornament he wore on the side of his boonie hat. Marine corps sniper who became famous during the vietnam war. The reward for the sniper with the white feather in his bush cap, however, was worth. Carlos white feather hathcock aims his rifle in vietnam. He and a fellow marine sniper once pinned down 200 nva troops for 3 days in a rice paddy. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life. Carlos whitefeather hathcock was the real deal greatest sniper ever chris kyle is just a dea. But there was another sniper that was also legendary, one from the marine corps. Waldron iii stacked up 1 enemies using the xm21 system.
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. May 04, 2018 that was the start of something major. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. May 20, 2017 the sniper system shoots the m72 match ammunition loaded with 173grain boattailed bullets. If you want the name of vietnams greatest marine sniper instructor please check out the records on gunnery sergeant vernon d. May 20, 1942 white feather sniper today in history. Carlos hathcock biography facts, childhood, family life of. It was the marines who pressed the winchester model 70 into service as a sniper rifle in vietnam. He served his country with distinction during the vietnam war 1955 75 across 2 tours. These were usually worth one or two thousand dollars. 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. Nov 02, 2016 hathcock was deployed to hill 55, just miles south of da nang where he would become a true nightmare for the enemy soldiers. Marine corps sergeant carlos hathcock undertakes a deadly mission to shoot a north vietnamese general during the vietnam war.
Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. His nickname was long trang white feather, after the small white feather he had tucked in the band of his camouflage hat. If you would like to read a good book about the vietnam war i can recommend once a warrior king d. 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. White feather gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii, who was recognized as the most successful sniper in the vietnam war with more than 93 confirmed kills. The commercial version has been named white feather in honor of carlos hathcock, the u. Carlos hathcock set the bar for us marine snipers during the vietnam war with 93 confirmed kills. Mar 01, 2010 the m25 white feather is a tribute to carlos hathcock who accounted for 93 confirmed enemy kills in vietnam. 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. White feather carlos hathcock usmc scout sniper for sale. He also earned the nickname white feather thanks to the white feather on his bush hat that dared the enemy troops to spot him. The only book snipers all seem familiar with other than the bible is marine sniper.
Yet he did that as a sniper, a role which had a controversial reputation even among military ranks. Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam 1966. The only time he removed the feather was during an aweinspiring hunt of an nva general. 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. You cant get into this sniper unit if you havent read it, said sergeant barrett, who has been a marine sniper for six years. To ensure success they set about training him in an area that. Recently we remembered the day that navy seal chris kyle, the american sniper, was killed. Hathcock, who had done everything asked of him and more, felt unfairly stigmatized. This is a limited edition springfield armory m25 whitefeather longrange tactical rifle is a tribute to the late sgt. The series protagonist special agent leroy jethro gibbs, a former marine scout sniper, realized the significance of the feather as the perpetrators calling card, referencing hathcocks nickname during the vietnam war white feather sniper. After his death, a variant of the m25 rifle was named after him. This book is not easy to put down for those who love action and suspense books. This is the authorized biography of gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock who is recognized as the most successful sniper in the vietnam war with more than 93 confirmed kills.