It was a freak landmine explosion in 1969 that put carlos hathcock out of action. It was the marines who pressed the winchester model 70 into service as a sniper rifle in vietnam. Hathcock, carlos norman gunny, ii encyclopedia of arkansas. His partner, captain edward james land, manned the spotting scope, while hathcock hit her with both of the rounds that. Animal coordinator mark forbes found carlos, named after vietnam war sniper carlos hathcock, on a kentucky farm after a nationwide search. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. He stood out with his unique light face markings, focused. Vietnam war carlos hathcock was a usmc sniper who will forever be a legend. Hathcock took on the responsibility of caring for the family. The movie sniper 1993, featuring actor tom berenger, is loosely based on some of hathcocks exploits in. Rent carlos hathcock movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. The only sound in the sweltering stillness was the buzzing of flies. Did carlos hathcock use a pre 1964 model 70 3006 sniper.
How vietnam sniper carlos hathcock took down the apache. 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. 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. There is also a sniper range named for hathcock at camp lejeune, north carolina. Sniperinside the crosshairs is a documentary based show profiling the worlds best sniper shots and feats known to man. Book cover classic harper lee 52 new ideas harper lee, love book, this book. Legendary sniper carlos norman hathcock ii shot an enemy. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii is believed to have attained the.
The only time he removed the feather was during an aweinspiring hunt of an nva general. Were just out having some fun and like to share that with you guys. When retired marine corps gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock ii died at the age of 57 on feb. This was standard issue on his winchester model 70 sniper. Alabama had the highest population of hathcock families in 1840. He went to live with his grandmother after his parents divorced and taught himself to shoot and hunt as a young boy. Though this was partly out of necessity to feed his family, hathcock also dreamed of enlisting in the army. I had a chance to take a trip back in time recently and shot the winchester model 70. Carlos hathcock usmc sniper scope hilux 8x malcolm. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marines.
But there has only been one sergeant carlos hathcock. This documentary takes you behind the scenes to give the viewer and inside look at what it takes to pull off the shots that these men have done. This was about 50% of all the recorded hathcocks in the usa. Carlos hathcock, former united states marine corps usmc sniper with a service record of 93 confirmed kills. Well those are two films who have taken direct inspiration from carloss. The carlos hathcock award is presented annually to the marine who does the most to promote marksmanship. The white feather sniper, carlos hathcock americas military. Unlike movie images of world war ii snipers perched in palm trees, hathcock. Carlos hathcock is also attended jim lance scout sniper course in hawaii. Carlos hathcock is probably the most famous sniper of all time.
Netflix teases over two dozen original movies coming throughout 2020, theyve got new movies from david fincher, spike lee, dee rees, charlie kaufman, ron howard, alan yang, tyler perry, and peter berg. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and vietnam. He was the only child of carlos and agnes hathcock. They had the bad luck of coming up against us, he said.
See more ideas about vietnam war, usmc and military history. At a young age, carlos norman hathcock ii would go into the woods with his dog and the mauser his father brought back from world war ii to. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the virginian. The hathcock family name was found in the usa, and the uk between 1840 and 1920. He has been described as the most famous american military sniper in history. In 1967, hathcock set a record for the longest combat kill with an browning m2. Carlos hathcock was born in little rock, arkansas on may 20, 1942. In no way is this meant to accurately replicate the amazing shot taken by the real carlos hathcock. He stalked the viet cong behind enemy lineson their own ground. You wont find a movie based on carlos hathcocks life or service. Logan metesh photo for the first ten years of production, which were 1937 to 1947, it was billed as the springfield model 15. Dave hathcock, former american football defensive back in the national football league for the green bay packers and the new york giants. 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. So, in honor of his new movie, i present to you my next battle.
One day during a forward observation mission, hathcock and his spotter encountered a newly minted company of nva troops. The author of the bestselling vietnam war memoir marine sniper continues the incredible true story of sergeant carlos hathcock. 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. Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can hardly be. He died on february 22, 1999 in virginia beach, virginia, usa. 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 who achieved 93. Marine corps sniper instruction school at quantico, virginia. Longest shot, the apache, the cobra, the heroism, the tributes best snipers series book 4 by robert f. 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. Gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii had 93 confirmed kills as a sniper during the vietnam war, but his actual total is estimated to be more than 300. Because his accomplishments speak for themselves, and his stuff is the stuff of legends. During his entire career as a sniper, carlos hathcock used a u. Hathcock fought in vietnam and, as the title says, killed 93 people that were documented and confirmed, and probably killed. Hunting a beautiful, sadistic viet cong killer youtube.
Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942, in north little rock, arkansas. 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. 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. This shooting is widely imitated in movies, including the sniper 1993 and saving private ryan 1998. Learn about the life and legacy of carlos hathcock, the exceptional marine sniper known as white feather. She was killed in 1966 by carlos hathcock, who was part of a sniper team of the united states marine corps. Retired gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock is likewise skeptical of oswalds alleged shooting feat. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in.
Usmc sniper carlos hathcocks first rifle, stevens model 15a. He was a producer, known for untitled carlos hathcock biopic and sniper. Carlos hathcock white feather who was a great man, patriot, hero, and extraordinary marine sniper. During the vietnam war, marine gunnery sergeant carlos hathcock white. Marine corps sergeant carlos hathcock undertakes a deadly mission to shoot a north vietnamese general during the vietnam war. Adapted from the two long time selling military classic books marine sniper and silent warrior. Image result for carlos hathcock hats baseball cards, hats, sports, movie. See more ideas about usmc, vietnam war and marine corps. He wanted to operate alone and during his service in vietnam, he would be remembered for changing the snipers combat role forever. Hathcock s record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u.
Carlos hathcock, the marine sniper whose exploits can. Raised by his grandmother for the first 12 years of his life, money was an issue. Wimbledon cup winner united states marine corps sniper gunnery sergeant carlos norman hathcock ii long trang du kich interviewed by maj. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete 1993 interview duration.
Carlos hathcock vietnam sniper charlie company vietnam. This is a discussion on tribute to carlos hathcock within the gun stories forums, part of the firearm forum category. In vietnam he was credited with 93 confirmed kills. His parents separated so he grew up with his grandmother in geyer springs, pulaski county. Hathcock is a surname notable people with the surname include. A vietnam war sniper crawled for 3 days across 2000m of. 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 story of legendary sniper carlos hathcock modern. Hathcocks feats and movielike missions during two tours in the 1960s would earn him the title of the vietnam wars deadliest sniper. The book white feather is written by brothers roy and norm chandler, who publish military shooting publications through iron brigade publishing, a. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Virginia beachs legendary sniper carlos hathcock the.
Vietnam sniper shot an enemy sniper through the enemys. Tactical advantage legendary sniper, carlos hathcock. With drea garcia, thom tran, carolyn zanelli, brett r. Carlos hathcock was born on may 20, 1942 in little rock, arkansas, usa. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The story of carlos hathcock, who will probably always be remembered as the most effective sniper in the history of the u.
Carlos hathcock was a genuine vietnam war hero and an undisputed legend in the u. Usmc sniper legend carlos hathcock his own words complete. Carlos norman hathcock ii may 20, 1942 february 22, 1999 was a united states marine. They had new uniforms, but no support and no communications. In 1840 there were 21 hathcock families living in alabama. He began hunting and shooting to put food on the table using his. The most hathcock families were found in the usa in 1880. With a record of 93 confirmed kills but an estimated body count of between 300 400 enemy soldiers, hathcock terrorized the. Sgt hathcock describes some of his very harrowing missions, some of which, were deep behind enemy lines. One day during a forward observation mission, hathcock and his spotter encountered a newly.
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