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Summary: Not a bad biography
Review: I had heard of Gunny Hathcock through interest in Sniper shooting. The book tells a good story of a man rather than a soldier. I was impressed by his attitude towards sniping and how he did things like weeding out a trainee who zeroed in on a farmer. The 4 day generals attack (which people rave about) I think is superceded by the pinning down of a whole company of NVA with his spotter.A good read and informative look at a precision marksman.
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Summary: There should be a 6th star.
Review: Carlos Hathcock's (probably the best man that has ever been behind a rifle scope) history will be preserved for many years in this fine piece of war literature. The author literally places the reader inside the jungle of Vietnam, and makes him feel the same emotions the Marine felt with an impressive and descriptive language. It is an easy-to-read book, and besides telling us about Hathcock's great marksmanship and incredible sense of survival, it also tells us how this Marine sniper put his life on the gamble-table, not for glory or for the confirmed kills records, but because he knew he had a job to be done. Definitively, this book is one of my favorite war books, and can be placed beside names like Blind Man's Bluff or Das Boot.
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Summary: Groan
Review: This book is so bad, it's comical. Carlos Hathcock was a good sniper. Charles Henderson is a bad writer. The "Ah, shucks" portrayal of Hathcock gets annoying very quickly, and the reconstructed conversations from years before are in this vein. I keep slapping myself for actually finishing this book, but I had little else to occupy my free time in Somalia except read the cruddy books sent to us in care packages from well meaning persons. At least I never bought this book.
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Summary: Bset Book
Review: If you are interested in Vietnam or shooting this is the best book ever. I would highly recomend it and its companion book. You will not want to put them down.
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Summary: a book for your library
Review: this book is a must have in my opinion. the author does a great job in his book to show the purpose behind Hathcock's shots and get across the point that one well placed shot saves many lives. great book on the art of sniping.
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Summary: One of the Best War Books
Review: A great book based on the real events of a marine named Carlos Hathcock Jr. in Vietnam. A man who wanted to become a marine and found the love of his life (besides his family) Sharpshooting, ever since he was a boy h practiced, his skills grew. And when it was time to goto war he helped show what one man can do and helped show how important the sniper/scout program can be to the marine corps. He wasn't exactly a person who liked to kill but he knew it was either them or him and his commrades. And after saving lives in a ambush he was burned to every tip of his body and was sent out of vietnam, after he recovered he wanted to keep doing what he loved even though he hurt himself in the process but was forced to leave under his limitations and his life almost ended there. But then he found something which he could live for again. A great book written about a great man. My hat off to the author and Carlos. May you keep doing what you so love.
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Summary: An America Hero
Review: This book is a story of one man's battle against his enemies. It tells of Carlos Hathcock's dedication to his country and his mission. He is a hero and his tale is gripping and is hard to put down once you start. Hathcock took his batttle to the Viet Cong and NVA troops and never shied away from a mission. He only returned to the States following his injuries after risking his own life to save his fellow Marines. This book tells the story of an American Hero who answered his country's call when many men ran.
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Summary: Marine Sniper Riveting Reading
Review: Marine Sniper will keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a new appreciation of the American men and women who fought in Viet Nam. Based on a true story, Marine Sniper is about one of the first marine snipers, Sgt. Carlos Hathcock, and his many missions during the Viet Nam conflict. He possesses great leadership, marksmanship and self-discipline to overcome the North Vietnamese Army. In one particular mission, Sgt. Hathcock had to crawl for four days in order to kill an enemy general. He was covered with ant bites and went without food and sleep. He had to remain quiet and motionless to avoid detection by the enemy. This and many unbelievable circumstances will make this a book worth reading.
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Summary: The Amazing Story of a Real Marine Sniper
Review: I recommend this book to anyone seeking a better understanding of the Vietnam War. Many books have been written about that awful conflict, but this one grabs at your heart. Learn what drives men to become warriors and perfect the art of killing down to a science. Carlos was the best because he was trained by the best. The US Marines have always served above and beyond the call of duty and we should all be thankful to God for their shinning sacrifice to protect human liberty. Regardless the political implications of this horrible conflict, we owe the men who fought there an eternal debt of gratitude. They are truly heroes.
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Summary: A STORY OF SELF DISCIPLINE AND HEROISM
Review: There are few books that capture the essence of a Marine the way that this tale does. Gunny Hatchcock was more than a Marine, he was also a heroe and a pioneer. His mastering of the sniper craft and his eventual legend were responsible for the ultimate success of the Marine Corps sniper program. Charles Henderson does an admirable job with this book but realistically it is a story that sells itself. This narration details some of the many missions Hatchock underwent during two tours of Vietnam. It chronicles the more often than not painful self discipline that made Hatchcock the deadliest sniper in Vietnam. The author also peppers the account with enough of Hatchcock's personal life to show what a great man and Marine he really was. The tale is amazing enough in relaying how great of a shot that Hatchcock was but the true mark is hit in that is shows that Hatchcock was a devoted Marine. To say he was dedicated would be a dramatic understatement. The tale of his stalking the Vietnam general and the patience it took to get that one shot is worth reading the book alone. It is a testament to not only his training but his own self discipline. The book reads in a flash. I have read it several times and it hasn't lost any interest. A must read for Marines, military and history buffs, and just anyone curious about a tale of a hero.
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