Its meaning varies between different countries and cultures. He designed a rifle mount, built by navy seabees, which allowed him to easily convert the weapon. Hathcocks notoriety grew among the viet cong and nva, who reportedly referred to him du kich long tr. The m25 sniper weapon system is a joint venture precision rifle built for the u. The caption said it is one of his personal weapons. 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. Jan 30, 2015 that is the sniper s creed and no man in any war embodied it more than gunnery sgt. It has, among other things, represented cowardice or conscientious pacifism. 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. White feather, usmc scout sniper carlos hathcock signed book. Navy seal chris kyle with 160 confirmed kills in the iraqi war was murdered at a texas firing range. Oct 05, 2010 one such as white feather a marine sniper during nam. Chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. This is the true story of my life as a sniper in the finnish army as i fought against the invasion by th.
Vietnam war usmc sniper carlos hathcock long trang tshirt. Heroic sniper stories from the jungles of vietnam to the mountains of afghanistan. 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. This sharp shooter made a name for himself during the vietnam war, and became know to his enemies as the white feather. Long trang or white feather is the nickname given to sergeant carlos hathcock by the viet cong during the vietnam war. Higgins singleshot rifle while visiting relatives in mississippi. 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. White feather published by user, 15 years ago very interesting, especially after reading marine sniper in depth infromation on the life of sniper scout carlos hathcock, book is a bit exspensive but worth it. This book contains details of his training under lt land with the one shot, one kill idea for snipers. Sep 06, 2019 senior officers sought out the best sniper they could find, and gave him the sole purpose of hunting down and killing white feather. May 21, 20 i saw an old picture of carlos hathcock on his book white feather which shows a remington rifle.
Feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military. This specific hardback book is in like new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. 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. Save carlos hathcock white feather book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The mission was so risky he was not informed of its details until he accepted it. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing. From what i have read abut you so far you are only 14 maybe 15 it is great that you wish to join and serve our country but grow up first maybe this war will be over by then.
I am the best sniper that ever lived the white death. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper fiction books online at best prices from in usa. His notable kills include cobra, an enemy sniper, apache, a female sniper, and a commanding general of viet cong. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine corps. Carlos hathcock 194299 nicknamed the white feather for the feather he wore in his hatband, carlos hathcock is perhaps the most influential sniper of all time.
From a young child, hathcock states he always dreamt of being a marine. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. The sniper crawled through hell to find the man who planned my death. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. This book was written after the death of carlos hathcock, in 1999. Receiver is engraved with likeness of carlos hathcocks signature, along with the white feather. Mar 11, 2021 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 sniper instructor, who stood proudly among the best of fine tigers, these war heroes called snipers. Carlos norman hathcock ii 20 may 194223 february 23 1999 was a united states marine corps sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills.
His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine corps. While hathcock generally preferred the standard sniper rifle of the time the winchester model 70. Hathcock white feather t navy marine, marine corps, usmc, marines, 40k. 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. See more ideas about usmc, american sniper, sniper. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. If you havent read the book marine sniper 93 confirmed kills. The white feather sniper, carlos hathcock we are the. His record is one of the finest in military history, with ninetythree confirmed kills. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. White feather and the m2 though the practice had been in use since the korean war, carlos hathcock made the use of the m2. It was originally developed by the 10th special forces group, based at fort devens, mass. Legendary paratrooper, wwii and vietnam vet rock merritt.
I was the scared and lonely kid who didnt know the score, and never saw the kinds of things that wait inside a war. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. Signed carlos hathcock white feather and marine sniper books. Carlos hathcock signed picture 8x10, very rare signature with insignia. His only show of bravado was the tiny white feather he wore tucked into the band.
When hathcock noticed the vc sniper liked to take potshots at marines from one location, he zeroed in on that area with the m40s. Do carlos hathcock has remington 700 ltr rifle in 308. Hathcock did once remove the white feather from his bush hat during a volunteer mission. See more ideas about american sniper, sniper, usmc. The white feather sniper, carlos hathcock we are the mighty. 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 cor. Most hard core american sniper the white feather youtube. Books nonfiction hathcock was the subject of a number of books including. Before the american sniper chris kyle there was another deadly sniper. White feather became the subject of endless books while inspiring numerous films and television programs. Even though intelligence continues to report that more and more well armed.
The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm. He was one of the first snipers to use the 50 caliber as a sniper weapon. White feather and marine sniper hardback books signed by carlos hathcock. During two tours in vietnam, he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. For four days and three nights, without food or sleep, he crawled after his quarry until he was able to get within 700 yards. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine. Hathcock once took out an enemy soldier at a distance so great, the man couldnt be seen with the naked eye. 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. A book about hathcock titled marine sniper was published in september.
Carlos hathcock posted on thursday, april 16, 2020 2. Jul, 2010 it was because hathcock wore a white feather in his hat when he was on patrol as a member of lands sniper detachment. There were other book on the required reading list back then. The sniper s choice of target could at times be intensely personal. The most common white feather book material is ceramic. Transported to a field by helicopter, hathcock crawled over 1,500 yards in a span of four days and three nights, without sleep, to assassinate an nva general. He began his service as a military police officer, until his. After a platoon of vietnamese snipers was sent to hunt down white feather. He first came into prominence by winning the wimbledon cup of shooting. Feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish militar. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper fiction books online at.
Navy m14 physical security sniper rifle navy port security. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military. Apr 29, 2020 hathcock did once remove the white feather from his bush hat during a volunteer mission. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. Favorite add to more colors elegant ostrich feather pen in your choice of colors. He remains a nearreligious figure in the sniper community. Receiver is engraved with likeness of carlos hathcocks signature, along with the white feather logo.
Hathcock white feather tshirt gunnery sergeant, white feathers. Marine engineers from fmf, and navy sea bee construction battalion 10 arrive in khe sanh and start rebuilding, reenforcing, and expanding the airstrip. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about white feather book. A rifle, m25 white feather, was named in his honor. Jan 07, 2020 known as the deadliest sniper of the vietnam war, carlos hathcock once he also earned the nickname white feather thanks to the white. Never to take more than one shot from one location, listen, look, be aware of surroundings. Unusual bookmark white feather book mark small present teacher appreciation gift ideas creative birthday gift booklover nature lover a9f 31 creationsoftruefairy. He traveled light, normally carrying a bandoleer with 84 cartridges, two canteens, a combat knife, a.
Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. The only time he removed the feather was during an aweinspiring hunt of an nva general. May be an image of one or more people and military uniform. I am the best sniper that ever lived the white death youtube. The m25 white feather tacticalcarlos hathcock model m1a utilizes the springfield armory threaded, rearlugged receiver, m14 magazine, lowprofile custom muzzle breakstabilizer and a krieger carbon heavy match barrel with a 1. Carlos whitefeather hathcock was the real deal greatest sniper ever chris kyle is just a dea.
Dec 08, 2020 white feather carlos hathcock usmc scout sniper. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a jacksonville. May 20, 1942 white feather sniper today in history. This description may be from another edition of this product. Dec 25, 2017 born 1942 in little rock arkansas, carlos hathcock ii later became known as the white feather.
Feb 12, 2015 craig bowman 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. Carlos white feather hathcock vietnam war, vietnam war. Mar 28, 2021 deadliest american sniper in history u. Many marines in the area started wearing white feathers in their hats to confuse the enemy. White feather the marine sniper who shot through an enemys. 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. To ensure success they set about training him in an area that. 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. Yet he did that as a sniper, a role which had a controversial reputation even among military ranks. Mar 29, 2019 12 key facts about the white death, the worlds deadliest sniper by genefe navilon march 29, 2019, 11. His enemies, the vietnamese nicknamed him long trang or white feather. Whoever thought id live to see the age of fiftythree.
Want to buy white feather book about carlos hathcock. 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. Hathcock and his spotter were stalking an enemy sniper deep in the jungle. Save carlos hathcock white feather book to get email alerts and updates on. Nov, 2018 yet he did that as a sniper, a role which had a controversial reputation even among military ranks. Henderson wrote the original book about hathcock, marine sniper, 93 confirmed kills also. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. Marine corps history military history we are the mighty vietnam war photos us marines vietnam veterans vietnam protests rifles special forces. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. Im pretty sure its an ltr because of the fluted barrel. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service.
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