The Greatest Stories Never Told: Snipers

The Greatest Stories Never Told: Snipers
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9781493038565
ISBN-13 : 1493038567
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis The Greatest Stories Never Told: Snipers by : Laurence J. Yadon

The Greatest Stories Never Told: Snipers is an unforgettable collection of heart-stopping stories of well-known contemporary American snipers but focuses primarily upon other practitioners of the silent art who few contemporary readers in this genre have encountered before. They begin in south central France, at the dawn of the Thirteenth Century, and end in our present era of modern warfare. They include stories from the Civil War, the Great War, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, and more.

HOGs in the Shadows

HOGs in the Shadows
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 0425217515
ISBN-13 : 9780425217511
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis HOGs in the Shadows by : Milo S. Afong

The author draws on his own combat experiences to offer an insider's look at the role of a HOG (Hunter of Gunman) sniper in Operation Iraqi Freedom, detailing the work of a Marine Scout/Sniper team and the perils they confronted on the battlefield.

The Greatest Stories Never Told

The Greatest Stories Never Told
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 211
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ISBN-10 : 9781493048199
ISBN-13 : 1493048198
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis The Greatest Stories Never Told by : Laurence J. Yadon

In The Greatest Stories Never Told: Covert Ops, attorney and author Larry Yadon has written some of the greatest tales about covert operations, which are military operations that conceal the identity of the sponsor of the operation. These are not twice- or thrice-told tales, but the ones you haven’t heard before. It is an unforgettable collection, and includes stories of legendary operations from early in the history of covert operations up through present-day Afghanistan and Iraq and elsewhere in the world.

American Sniper

American Sniper
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 267
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ISBN-10 : 9780062082374
ISBN-13 : 006208237X
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis American Sniper by : Chris Kyle

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq--a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable.” — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review "Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.

The Greatest Sniper Stories Ever Told

The Greatest Sniper Stories Ever Told
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9781493022083
ISBN-13 : 1493022083
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Greatest Sniper Stories Ever Told by : Tom McCarthy

In The Greatest Sniper Stories Ever Told, editor Tom McCarthy has pulled together some of the finest writings about snipers that capture readers imaginations, meticulously culled from books, magazines, movies, and elsewhere. It is an unforgettable collection, and includes stories by Chris Kyle (author of American Sniper), Joe LeBleu, Gina Cavallaro and Matt Larsen, and many others. It includes tales of legendary snipers from the Revolutionary War up through present-day Afghanistan and Iraq.

Marine Sniper

Marine Sniper
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 0425181650
ISBN-13 : 9780425181652
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Marine Sniper by : Charles Henderson

The explosive true story of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock, a legendary Marine sniper in the Vietnam War. There have been many Marines. There have been many marksmen. But there has only been one Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. He stalked the Viet Cong behind enemy lines—on their own ground. And each time, he emerged from the jungle having done his duty. His record is one of the finest in military history, with ninety-three confirmed kills. This is the story of a simple man who endured incredible dangers and hardships for his country and his Corps. These are the missions that have made Carlos Hathcock a legend in the brotherhood of Marines. They are exciting, powerful, chilling—and all true. INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS

The Red Circle

The Red Circle
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Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Total Pages : 444
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ISBN-10 : 9781250018403
ISBN-13 : 1250018404
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis The Red Circle by : Brandon Webb

Explosive, revealing, and intelligent, The Red Circle provides a uniquely personal glimpse into one of the most challenging and secretive military training courses in the world. Now including an excerpt from The Killing School: Inside the World's Deadliest Sniper Program BEFORE HE COULD FORGE A BAND OF ELITE WARRIORS... HE HAD TO BECOME ONE HIMSELF. Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are the stuff of legend. From his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan, The Red Circle provides a rare and riveting look at the inner workings of the U.S. military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist. Yet it is Webb's distinguished second career as a lead instructor for the shadowy "sniper cell" and Course Manager of the Navy SEAL Sniper Program that trained some of America's finest and deadliest warriors-including Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle-that makes his story so compelling. Luttrell credits Webb's training with his own survival during the ill-fated 2005 Operation Redwing in Afghanistan. Kyle went on to become the U.S. military's top marksman, with more than 150 confirmed kills. From a candid chronicle of his student days, going through the sniper course himself, to his hair-raising close calls with Taliban and al Qaeda forces in the northern Afghanistan wilderness, to his vivid account of designing new sniper standards and training some of the most accomplished snipers of the twenty-first century, Webb provides a rare look at the making of the Special Operations warriors who are at the forefront of today's military.

Jack Hinson's One-Man War

Jack Hinson's One-Man War
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Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 1455606464
ISBN-13 : 9781455606467
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis Jack Hinson's One-Man War by : Tom McKenney

The true story of one man's reluctant but relentless war against the invaders of his country.A quiet, wealthy plantation owner, Jack Hinson watched the start of the Civil War with disinterest. Opposed to secession and a friend to Union and Confederate commanders alike, he did not want a war. After Union soldiers seized and murdered his sons, placing their decapitated heads on the gateposts of his estate, Hinson could remain indifferent no longer. He commissioned a special rifle for long-range accuracy, he took to the woods, and he set out for revenge. This remarkable biography presents the story of Jack Hinson, a lone Confederate sniper who, at the age of 57, waged a personal war on Grant's army and navy. The result of 15 years of scholarship, this meticulously researched and beautifully written work is the only account of Hinson's life ever recorded and involves an unbelievable cast of characters, including the Earp brothers, Jesse James, and Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Silent Warrior

Silent Warrior
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 0425188647
ISBN-13 : 9780425188644
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Silent Warrior by : Charles Henderson

The sequel to Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills continues the story of U.S. Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock and his accomplishments as a veteran of the Vietnam War, detailing his most difficult and dangerous missions. Reprint.

Never Fear Anything

Never Fear Anything
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 0999769707
ISBN-13 : 9780999769706
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Never Fear Anything by : Nicholas Irving