Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. The great sniper ever told in world history contrary to popular navy belief. Long before chris kyle penned american sniper, carlos hathcock was already a legend. And a new animation from the infographics show tells his story as a cartoon. This shooting is widely imitated in movies, including the sniper 1993 and saving private ryan 1998. Chris kyle, navy seal sniper who, according to the pentagon, has 160 confirmed kills and is the deadliest sniper in us military history, versus carlos hathcock, marine scout sniper. That is the snipers creed and no man in any war embodied it more than gunnery sgt. If you wish to start a new discussion or revive an old one, please do so on the current talk page. He was a producer, known for untitled carlos hathcock biopic and sniper. Carlos hathcock was a sniper so badass his exploits can. This is one of your few chances to hear the man speak in his own words of his experience. 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.
Hathcocks feats and movielike missions during two tours in the 1960s would earn him the title of the vietnam wars deadliest sniper. Carlos hathcock is probably the most famous sniper of all time. Hathcock, carlos norman gunny, ii encyclopedia of arkansas. Snipers are controversial figures and the vietnam war is a controversial war. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. Read them and then you will know more about him, he is my true idol. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete. Usmc archives carlos hathcock with his brother and grandmothers. The interviews were in both the ultimate sniper video as well as marine sniper. Carlos hathcock was not only one of the top snipers and best shooters of his day, but he was a trainer and innovator that set the stage for how we train today. An animated look at carlos hathcock, the legendary marine.
Carlos norman hathcock, born this day in little rock in 1942, was a marine corps gunnery sergeant and sniper with a record of 93 confirmed and greater than 300 unconfirmed kills during the. Hathcock told a few stories and gave a couple of general suggestions on sniping from behind a desk throughout the entire tape. The basic background information for this videos story is the sniper battle between the legendary american sniper carlos hathcock aka white feather and the infamous nva north vietnamese army. Unlike movie images of world war ii snipers perched in palm trees, hathcock. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open field, killed nva general with one shot, then crawled back. The basic background information for this videos story is the sniper battle between the legendary american sniper carlos hathcock aka white feather and.
Apache was a female viet cong sniper and interrogator known as apache, because of her methods of torturing us marines and arvn troops and letting them bleed to death. Vietnam war carlos hathcock was a united states marine corps gunnery sergeant sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Hunting a beautiful, sadistic viet cong killer american heroes channel. Hathcock fought in vietnam and, as the title says, killed 93 people that were documented and confirmed, and probably killed. During two tours in vietnam, he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. Carlos hathcock is americas deadliest man on bolt gun. As it stands right now its definitely not a replica by any means but i couldnt pass it up and i figured it would be a great way to kick my but into gear and actually build what i want.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It was a poorly conceived production that did not do him justice. But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. He taught himself to shoot as a boy, just like alvin york and audie murphy before him.
Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. He had 93 confirmed kills in vietnam, and until recently held the world record for a sniper shot at over 2500 yards, using a browning m2. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942 in little rock, arkansas, usa. Marine corps sniper carlos hathcock in one incredible incident an enemy sniper was killed after a prolonged game of cat and mouse between carlos, with his spotter, and the nva sniper. He had a special mount made to take his unertl telecopic sight. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly be. Marine corps sergeant carlos hathcock undertakes a deadly mission to shoot a north vietnamese general during the vietnam war. A detailed accounting of some of the most significant events in the life and work of marine sniper gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock during the vietnam war.
A sniper elite 4 tribute to one of the greatest snipers in american history. Carlos hathcock was the first to realise the potential for single shot use of the tripod mounted browning. Carlos hathcocks story is the ultimate testament to what can be done when a small spark from a small gun like the stevens. Carlos hathcock white feather who was a great man, patriot, hero, and extraordinary marine sniper. Retired gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock is likewise skeptical of oswalds alleged shooting feat.
This was standard issue on his winchester model 70 sniper. 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. It was a freak landmine explosion in 1969 that put carlos hathcock out of action. Carlos hathcock the original american sniper from deadly. With drea garcia, thom tran, carolyn zanelli, brett r. The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u. Carlos hathcock usmc sniper scope gunsamerica digest. Usmc sniper carlos hathcocks first rifle, stevens model 15a. He is quoted as saying he liked the hunt, but not the killing. Naval magazine, the sea tiger, had made his name known at last to the north vietnamese. See more ideas about vietnam war, usmc and marine corps.
If you are looking for indepth tips into sniper tactics or a biography of the great carlos hathcock, dont expect to find it in this video. For months this marine sniper had killed carlos hathcock. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Sgt hathcock describes some of his very harrowing missions, some of which, were deep behind enemy lines. 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. During the vietnam war, marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock white feather became the most accomplished sniper of the era, with 93 confirmed kills and 300 probable kills, and many more. He has been described as the most famous american military sniper in history. Carlos hathcock was born on may 1942 and died of complications of multiple sclerosis on february he was a united states marine corps sniper carlos hathcock marine sniper the best sniper all around ever. During his entire career as a sniper, carlos hathcock used a u. Carlos hathcock is known for his skill and patience when it comes to dispatching his opponents from a distance. 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. Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. The movie sniper 1993, featuring actor tom berenger, is loosely based on some of hathcocks.
Ive always wanted to build a copy close replica of carlos hathcocks model 70 and about a month ago this rifle sort of fell into my lap. And if youre carlos hathcock, one of the best thats ever lived, extra. Marine sniper carlos hathcock was a military policeman who couldve spent the. Outnumbered outgunned behind enemy lines what happens when the tables are turned and the hunter becomes the hunted. It was the marines who pressed the winchester model 70 into service as a sniper rifle in vietnam. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the. During the vietnam war, marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock. Known for her brutal torture techniques, the apache woman cast a shadow of fear over us soliders in vietnam until sniper carlos hathcock ended her reign.
Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii is believed to have attained the. Hunting a beautiful, sadistic viet cong killer youtube. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. Wimbledon cup winner united states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich interviewed by maj. This united states marine corp sniper, also known as white feather. As a result, the snipers spotter wasnt allowed to be this acting third party and as a sniper often carried out work away from a third party this confirmed number was often lower than in reality. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. In vietnam he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. This makes carlos hathcock, the most extraordinary sniper in the vietnam war, a legendary figure in his own right. But i did get to hear a lot about him in carlos hathcocks books marine sniper and silent warrior. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps.
This is a discussion on tribute to carlos hathcock within the gun stories forums, part of the firearm forum category. The man is gone god rest his soulbut he will not be forgoten. I seem to recall thinking the movie sniper also took a lot from that book but dont remember precisely if it was this event or what. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. Carlos hathcock, the most extraordinary sniper in the vietnam war, is a legend in his own right and the vietnam war is a controversial one. He died on february 22, 1999 in virginia beach, virginia, usa. So, in honor of his new movie, i present to you my next battle. Marine corps sniper instruction school at quantico, virginia. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4. Hes the deadliest weapon on the battlefield, but his next shot could be his last.
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