Audio books online download, free unabridged audiobook. Hathcock was known as white feather by the enemy as he wore a white feather in his cap. It bears the likeness of hathcock s signature and white feather logo. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4. Marine sniper 93 confirmed kills charles w henderson. And the white feather action is just how marines roll. Carlos hathcock was born this day in today, we honor the life and legacy of the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. In some cases the title is controversial, particularly when it comes to military service. Marine corps sergeant carlos hathcock undertakes a deadly mission to shoot a north vietnamese general during the vietnam war. He designed a rifle mount, built by navy seabees, which allowed him to easily convert the weapon. The carlos hathcock i served with was an outstanding marine also. During the vietnam war, marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock white feather became the most accomplished sniper of the era, with.
The mission was so risky he was not informed of its details until he accepted it. One of the incidents hathcock is most remembered for was shooting an enemy sniper through his own rifle scope. An authorized biographical memoir has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Chris kyle or carlos hathcock, who was the better sniper. 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. The enemy referred to him as whitefeather until his name was mistakenly released by the press. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete. Welcome to my auction for a rare, handsigned, accurately detailed, full color print of. Download unabridged audiobook for free or share your audio books, safe, fast and high quality. 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. Whitefeather first edition signed by carlos hathcock. It was because hathcock wore a white feather in his hat when he was on patrol as a member of lands sniper detachment. Marine sniper by charles henderson and kevin foley. Rock and his brother wrote white feather, the only authorized autobiography on the legendary sniper carlos hathcock ii.
In todays educational animated cartoon we look at the wild life of us. The white feather sniper, carlos hathcock americas. Hathcock ii, as does the usmc library in washington dc. Buy a cheap copy of carlos hathcock whitefeather book by roy f. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was. This is where hathcock would earn the nickname white feather because he always wore a white feather on his bush hat. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. Because this is a no reserve auction the high bidder wins at the end. Carlos hathcock was the greatest sniper to ever wear the eagle globe and anchor.
The hefty bounty mattered little, as hathcock killed every sniper set after him. Carlos hathcock always wore a white feather on his cap, as if to dare enemy snipers to take a shot at him. White feather by roy f chandler, 9781885633095, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Chandler and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Well be sure to let you know when they hit the rabbit room store, as well.
The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. This sharp shooter made a name for himself during the vietnam war, and because know to his enemies as the white feather. One of the most famous portions of hathcocks storied career came against the sniper known simply as cobra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. You wont find a movie based on hathcocks life of service, but his accomplishments speak for themselves. Pdf, epub, mobi or azw, chm format, you can open and download directly 2. Aug 25, 2008 i never met white feather himself but i was in the same squadron out of new river mcas as his son for 3 years around 1990. The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u. The entire wingfeather series is now available on audiobook. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4 by robert f. The north vietnamese army called him white feather because he always wore a feather on his helmet. Vietnam war carlos hathcock was a united states marine corps gunnery sergeant sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. May 20, 2008 listen to feathers audiobook by jacqueline woodson. Carlos hathcock usmc sniper whitefeather wanted poster.
Aug 29, 2019 this sharp shooter made a name for himself during the vietnam war, and because know to his enemies as the white feather. Safe to get and share audio book here and downloading speed is great on audiobook bay abb. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f. Though the practice had been in use since the korean war, carlos hathcock made the use of the m2. A 1986 biography of hathcock titled marine sniper by charles henderson has sold over a half million copies. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. This copy of white feather is a first edition 1997 in new condition signed by a both authors and carlos hathcock ii. He wore a white feather in his hat to mock anyone trying to collect the bounty.
An authorized biographical memoir by roy f chandler starting at. Carlos hathcock marine sniper signed, white feather. Listen to feathers audiobook by jacqueline woodson. It was a tribute to his toughness that carlos hathcock understood. Hathcock was so good that he had the highest bounty placed on his life by the enemy and killed all the snipers who tried to kill him. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. In the end, he could not escape the terrible disease that had afflicted him since 1975.
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. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Silent warrior tells the incredible story of hathcock, with harrowing, neverbeforepublished accounts of courage and perseverance. They established a sniper school at hill 55, and soon hathcock and his commander, lt land, had a huge reward out for their deaths. Hathcock was the first one to shoot and killed the other sniper by shooting him through his scope.
Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper 9781885633095 by roy f. 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. 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. Bookmark file pdf marine sniper 93 confirmed kills charles w henderson marine sniper 93 confirmed kills charles w henderson when people should go to the book stores, search initiation by shop, shelf by shelf, it is essentially. Carlos hathcock wore a white feather in his bush hat as he wormed his way through the jungle, following north vietnam army.
Carlos hathcock whitefeather by raymond chandler read print. Jul, 2010 after hathcock had killed a significant number of enemy personnel, the viet cong gave him the name long trang, which means white feather. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. 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. Carlos norman hathcock ii, white feather, died on february 22, 1999. Hathcock, carlos norman gunny, ii encyclopedia of arkansas. 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. This is a limited edition springfield armory m25 whitefeather longrange tactical rifle is a tribute to the late sgt. 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. Hathcock fought in vietnam and, as the title says, killed 93 people that were documented and confirmed, and probably killed hundreds more that were listed as probable or unknown. For example he used to stick a bright white feather in his hat, throwing. We deployed on lf6f med floats together and went to the rifle range together,, and desert storm now that i think of it, liberia africa, for operation. Audiobook publishing made easy alexa actionable analytics. This one signed by both chandlers and carlos hathcock ii, one of the rarest and most valued military.
He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. We need to remember that he didnt have the fire control computers that are available today, carlos did what he did by the seat of his britches and his mark one eyeballs. I had the honor and privalege of knowing gunny hathcock for a short while. Hathcock did once remove the white feather from his bush hat during a volunteer mission. Thankfully, he lived long enough to see his only child, gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock iii, receive his final promotion. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. The last two books, read by andrew himself, are finishedrecording to editing to mastering to pressingand are now available for purchase at both amazon and cbd links below.
Today, we honor gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii, as we honor so many others for their sacrifices in serving our great nation. The usmc award for most outstanding marksman bears the name gunnery sgt. According to the account in the norfolk virginianpilot, the old sniper told the men, i am so touched, i can hardly talk. This is a discussion on gunny carlos hathcock within the marines forums, part of the armed services category. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. The north vietnamese established a sniper company to take them out.
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