Two books were written about his exploits and a movie called sniper, which. Divided into five sections detailing the years with young eva downey and the role world war i in her life, white feathers is a historical romance with guts. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the marine corps. Carlos hathcock, usmc scout sniper 9781885633095 by roy f. 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. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open field, killed nva general with one shot, then crawled back. Long trang, the white feather, because he often wore one in his bush hat. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy sniper through the enemys own scope. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly be. His fame as a sniper and his dedication to longdistance shooting led him to become a major developer of the united states marine. A very substantial number of civilian shooters like the m21 or other very accurate m1as as well.
May 20, 1942 white feather sniper today in history. After a platoon of vietnamese snipers was sent to hunt down white feather. 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. He served his country with distinction during the vietnam war 1955 75 across 2 tours.
This sharp shooter made a name for himself during the vietnam war, and because know to his enemies as the white feather. Hathcock once took out an enemy soldier at a distance so great, the man couldnt be seen with the naked eye. The arm eventually regrows, but it takes about a month before it is fully restored. White feather is the son of freedom brigade hero the bowman a parody of green arrow.
Recently we remembered the day that navy seal chris kyle, the american sniper, was killed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gunny mitchell also directed the only 1st marine division sniper school during 1967 in danang at the happy valley range. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. Carlos hathcock signed autograph poster print marine sniper silver star. These were usually worth one or two thousand dollars.
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. Nearly 30 years later, he received a silver star for this action. 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. Todays versus is a very special match up between two of the most deadly snipers to have ever walked the earth.
The north vietnamese army gave him the nickname white feather, for the feather he wore in his bush hat. A true patriot marine sniper with 93 confirmed kills. Most of the known sniper exploits from vietnam belong to the legendary carlos hathcock. How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. He is believed to have killed over 500 men during the 193940 winter war, the highest number of sniper kills in any major war. He designed a rifle mount, built by navy seabees, which allowed him to easily convert the weapon. Its a first edition, hand autographed by carlos hathcock on a book plate in addition to the facsimile autographs on the title page all copies of. Signed carlos hathcock white feather and marine sniper. In the united kingdom and the countries of the british empire since the eighteenth century it has been used a symbol of cowardice, used by patriotic groups, including prominent members of the suffragette movement and early feminists, in order to shame men into. The vietnam marine with more confirmed kills than carlos. White star by james thayer is a wilderness survival tale not conceptualized to be experienced for real by couch potatoes. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of open.
The messages are about the heroic transformation of human consciousness and the connections between peoples journeys. Apr 29, 2009 a very substantial number of civilian shooters like the m21 or other very accurate m1as as well. White feather and the m2 though the practice had been in use since the korean war, carlos hathcock made the use of the m2. A glamour photographer by day, he got into superheroics at the behest of his father. Hathcock found a suitable position and waited for his enemy to show up. Hunting a beautiful, sadistic viet cong killer american heroes channel. May 20, 2018 it was the only time he ever removed that white feather from his bush hat. The true story of gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock. Hathcock said in a book written about his career as a sniper.
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I love to hunt not kill and always try to allow myself to be absorbed by my surroundings. White star by james thayer book cover, description, publication history. Divided into five sections detailing the years with young eva downey and the role world war i in her life, white feathers is a. His vanity license plates in virginia read sniper, and during the vietnam. In todays educational animated cartoon we look at the wild life of us. Jun 18, 2009 this is volume 1 of an ongoing magazine of white feather s writings. The story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. At another time and place, a white feather was bestowed as a symbol of cowardice, an often misplaced emblem of feminine patriotic zeal. Kills during the vietnam war had to be accounted for by a third party in addition to the sniper and the snipers spotter. A white feather has been a traditional symbol of cowardice, used and recognised especially within the british army and in countries associated with the british empire since the 18th century. Data shows scotland is likely to meet its 100% renewable electricity target in good time for the november climate meeting, making it an exemplary host. 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. Carlos hathcock one of americas most famous snipers during nam. Julian lennon white feather flier 3 book box set a julian lennon white feather flier adve by julian lennon.
It bears the likeness of hathcocks signature and white feather logo. This marine was the american sniper of the vietnam war cherrieswriter vietnam war website 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. Carlos hathcock signed autograph poster print marine. They have been stored on a book shelf since the 1990s in a clean, low humidity, smokefree home. The reward for the sniper with the white feather in his bush cap, however, was worth. He used a finnishproduced m2830 rifle, a variant of the mosinnagant rifle, and a suomi kp31 sub machine gun. 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. The most feared and fearless sniper of the vietnam war 1969 saw him back on home soil, where he got work as a gunnery sergeant aboard a submarine. The snipers choice of target could at times be intensely personal. This united states marine corp sniper, also known as white feather. 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.
Officially, carlos hathcock had 93 confirmed kills. But marine corps sniper chuck mawhinney racked up 103 confirmed kills between 1968 and 1969 in. Gysgt carlos hathcock the american sniper of the vietnam. 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 hathcock, usmc scout sniper first printing by roy f.
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These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. Julian lennon white feather flier 3 book box set a julian lennon white feather flier adve. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. White feather is a 1955 technicolor cinemascope western film directed by robert d. This book covers hathcocks life and entire military career. The white feather and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feather stars have separate genders and are usually either male or female. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. White feather and marine sniper hardback books signed by carlos hathcock. I am the best sniper that ever lived the white death.
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For all of these groups that like precision m1a rifles, springfield armory offers their ultimate variant, the m25 whitefeather, which is intended to honor legendary usmc sniper carlos hathcock. Yet he did that as a sniper, a role which had a controversial reputation even among military ranks. After returning to active duty, hathcock helped establish the marine corps scout. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. This is a limited edition springfield armory m25 whitefeather longrange tactical rifle is a tribute to the late sgt. 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. The white feather is a widely recognised symbol, although its meaning varies significantly between different countries and cultures. I read the book white feather and from that day on carlos hathcock has been a hero of mine. Carlos hathcock set the bar for us marine snipers during the vietnam war with 93 confirmed kills. Written from the heart, white feather s articles and short stories pierce through the veil separating the physical and nonphysical worlds.
Carlos hathcock and captain land did not conduct any 1st marine division sniper school and not one of the over fifty snipers that ive asked ever heard of carlos hathcock during the vietnam war. White feather is the only authorized biography of gunnery sergeant ca. Value of hathcock autographed white feather book by. Owen gray is a legendary marine corps sniper with 96 kills the most in corps. Chandler 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly. Known as the vietnam wars deadliest sniper, carlos hathcock once.
May 04, 2018 he also earned the nickname white feather thanks to the white feather on his bush hat that dared the enemy troops to spot him. 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. 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. It was originally developed by the 10th special forces group, based at fort devens, mass. Ive been wondering for a while what value this book might have should i have it on my shelf, or in my safe.
Late in his life, he was awarded a silver star, the thirdhighest military. Chandler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hathcock, who had done everything asked of him and more, felt unfairly stigmatized. Senior officers sought out the best sniper they could find, and gave him the sole purpose of hunting down and killing white feather. Owen gray, a new york city prosecutor, finds himself ripped back to his past as a marine sniper in vietnam a tortured past hes struggled to forget when hes called out, so to speak, by a deranged exred army sniper who, aware of owens reputation as being.
He also earned the nickname white feather thanks to the white. But there was another sniper that was also legendary, one from the marine corps. Rare marine sniper carlos hathcock whitefeather cap hat. 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. Wimbledon cup winner united states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich interviewed by maj. This is the true story of my life as a sniper in the finnish army as i fought against the invasion by the soviet unions red army during. 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. Carlos hathcock wore a white feather in his bush hat as he wormed his way through the jungle, following north vietnam army. Most hard core american sniper the white feather youtube.