The american sniper book report by leena king on prezi. Under enormous media scrutiny, the fbi quickly concludes that marine war hero carl hitchcock, whose ninetythree kills were considered the leading body count tally among american marksman in vietnam, was the shooter. The book describes how chris kyle became a navy seal, spent 4 tours of duty in iraq, became the deadliest sniper in navy seal historyplot summary of american sniper. Now a blockbuster motion picture directed by clint eastwoodnominated for six academy awards, including best picturefrom 1999 to 2009, u. It was very detailed and really brought you into the sad lonely existence of a marine sniper in war time. My name is scott waldow,and im doing a report onamerican sniperamerican sniper is. American sniper book report by sammy kirsch on prezi. Read marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson available from rakuten kobo. The commandants reading list is a list of books that marines are recommended and often required to read. A few snipers remain on hill 55, but mostincluding land, hathcock, and burkerelocate to hill 263 near song tro khuc.
This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of marine sniper. Lands sniper platoon is deployed to assist in a larger operation called operation rio blanco. Gunnery sergeant hathcock was able to do all of these things. Id also like to dedicate it to the memory of my seal brothers. Navy digital library at one click digital and overdrive usmc mccs libraries. I believe the authors purpose on why he wrote this book is because he wanted to tell the story of one of the best marine snipers to ever live and to let. Analysisopinions themes last day characters clint eastwood refers to the book as an antiwar book. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. He must possess the field craft to be able to position himself for a killing shot, and he must be able to effectively place a single bullet into his intended target. But there has been only one sergeant carlos hathcock.
Daniel briggs, a marine sniper fresh out of the corps, wakes up in defuniak springs, fl, hungover and confused, with no memory of the night before. To eliminate the japanese jungle fighter, the corps had to formulate innovative tactics even more efficient than those successfully implemented by the scouts, observers and snipers of world war i. Commandants reading list a complete list usmc officer. A powerful local family finds him, intent on repaying the previous nights encounter. This volume is made of the material from that cull. Topics marine, sniper, vietnam, war, viet cong, nva, jungle, carlos hathcock, military language english. She wants to be supportive of her husband, but needs him to place family first. American sniper tells the story of chris kyle, a navy seal who completed four tours in iraq from 19992009.
Four famed 60s radicals are gunned down at long range by a sniper. After enlisting in the marines at 17, then being wounded in santo domingo during the dominican crisis, kugler arrived in vietnam in early 1966. American sniper is retired navy seal sniper chris kyles gripping and dramatic account of how he became the deadliest sniper in u. Dedication i dedicate this book to my wife, taya, and my kids for sticking it out with me. Kyles riveting firstperson account of how he went from texas rodeo cowboy to expert marksman and feared assassin offers a fascinating view of modernday warfare and one of the most indepth and illuminating looks into the secret. Uncommon valor is a look into the formation and operation of an advanced special forces recon company during the vietnam war. Marine corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war.
Military history audiobook by jim defelice, scott mcewen, chris kyle. Cmcs choice 2019 commandants professional reading list. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappear for weeks on end in the wilderness with. The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper, swanson faces intrigue. Hathcock achieved his kills in a mostly jungle environment while most of kyles came in the urban environments of fallujah, ramadi, and sadr city. Listen to marine sniper by charles henderson available from rakuten kobo. The download links the american sniper pdf is below. The book describes kyles upbringing in odessa, texas, navy seal training, and combat experiences in iraq kyle describes his role in the battle for control of ramadi, events that led to iraqi insurgents nicknaming kyle the devil of ramadi and placing a. American sniper is the astonishing autobiography of seal chief chris kyle, who is the recordholding sniper in u.
I dedicate this book to my wife, taya, and my kids for sticking it out with me. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture from 1999 to 2009, u. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Search for copies quanticomcu research library copies.
Click on title for available copies and formats this book examines the foundation on which the marine corps is built. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. In addition to writing his own books and for various publications, he runs his familys cattle enterprise in peyton, colorado. American sniper the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. Each marine shall read a minimum of five books from the commandants choice or. Henderson wrote marine sniper, the first book about hathcocks exploits as a sniper in vietnam. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the iraq war, called him the legend. Marine sniper ebook by charles henderson rakuten kobo. The explosive true story of sergeant carlos hathcock, a legendary marine sniper in the vietnam war. Silent warrior audiobook charles henderson audible. They are meant to help marines develop their personal and professional character.
Ryan 21920 this book was great while i was contemplating joining the service. In the book marine sniper 93 confirmed kills by charles henderson the author of silent warrior is an explosive true story on how staff sergeant hathcock became americas deadliest sniper. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics marine sniper and silent warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of usmc sniper carlos hathcock. The sniper is the biggame hunter of the battlefield, and he needs all of the skills of a woodsman, marksman, hunter, and poacher. Bustin broncs and other ways of having fun in chris kyles american sniper. Kyles early life and military exploits read like a thrilling adventure movie. Navy seal sea, air, and land sniper, served in the military from 1999 to. Id also like to dedicate it to the memory of my seal brothers marc and ryan, for their courageous service to our. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson. Main characters chris kyle taya kyle taya kyle, wife of chris kyle, is a mother of two and homemaker. Codenamed the studies and observations group, sog was the most covert us military unit in its time and contained only volunteers from such elite units as the armys green berets, navy seals, and air force air commandos.
Carlos hathcock, the subject of the biography, was born in 1942 and died in 1999. Discussion guides 2019 commandants professional reading. Military history chris kyle with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Listen to marine sniper audiobook by charles henderson and. Carlos hathcock was an amazing marine sniper and one can only imagine how prolific he would have been in iraq or afghanistan. Raw, straightforward, and powerful, ed kuglers account of his two years as a marine scoutsniper in vietnam vividly captures his experiences there the good, the bad, and the ugly. Charles henderson is a veteran of more than twentythree years in the united states marine corps, with a distinguished career spanning from vietnam to the gulf war, after which he retired as a chief warrant officer. 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.
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