Most decorated sniper book

And, while he reads like superman with a long rifle, hes actually based on famed combat veteran nicholas irving, who, get this, really is one of the most decorated combat veterans in. The fame of this sniper can be understood from the fact that the movie, enemy at the gates, featured his life. Was an avid hunter as a kid and joined the marines in 1967. The title of most decorated american soldier probably goes to robert lewis howard, a us army soldier and medal of honor recipient of the vietnam war. How white death simo hayha became the deadliest sniper in. A royal marine who has 173 confirmed kills fighting taliban insurgents is the deadliest sniper in the world, it has been claimed. A religious pacifist who didnt believe in killing another man, york was the least likely candidate for. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Feb 04, 20 more is being learned today about former navy seal chris kyle and the man accused of killing the decorated iraq war veteran. His gun was one he had used for years and he knew exactly how it would react in its environment, and his personality was ideally suited to sniping, with his. The 38yearold kyle, who wrote the bestseller american sniper about. Nick irving was nicknamed the reaper by his fellow soldiers for his skill as a sniper a sniper has told how he was given the nickname the reaper by.

The most decorated soldiers ww1 sergeant alvin york. These 3 snipers had more kills than carlos hathcock in. Marine sniper carlos hathcock made a 2,000yard shot in 1967 during the vietnam war with a. Harwood, one of the most decorated snipers in the history of the united states military, is one of the best new characters to take the genre by storm in years. He was, and still is, the worlds most decorated sniper and has the most confirmed kills in history. American sniper chris kyle didnt receive all the medals he. We are still the patriots and marines of times gone by and offer these tales of heroism, death, fear, and loyalty from the most decorated sniper unit in the vietnam war. More is being learned today about former navy seal chris kyle and the man accused of killing the decorated iraq war veteran. Marine corps during vietnam and holds the record for number of confirmed kills for marine snipers, exceeding that of legendary marine sniper carlos hathcock. Simo hayha was born on december 17 1905 to juho and katriina nee vilkko hayha in the hamlet of kiiskinen in rautjarvi municipality. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly. See more ideas about book projects, chris kyle and navy seals. These are the 10 deadliest snipers in history tribunist.

May 26, 2016 kyle, regarded as the deadliest sniper in us history, was fatally shot at a texas shooting range in 20. A religious pacifist who didnt believe in killing another man, york was the least likely candidate for the most decorated u. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappear for weeks on end in the wilderness with nothing but intellect and iron will to protect them. The 5 most legendary snipers of all time americas military. Mar 27, 2018 simo hayha has the most confirmed kills of any sniper on record and he endured astonishing conditions to earn that title. Soviet sniper ivan nikolayevich kulbertinov was another less celebrated individual like vladimir nikolaevich pchelintsev. Audie murphy 19241971 was the most decorated soldier in us history, winning 24 medals from the congressional medal of honor down. American sniper audiobook by chris kyle, scott mcewan. Ruby bradley world war ii and korean war a survivor of two wars, a prison camp and near starvation, colonel ruby bradley is one of the most decorated women. All told, kyle wrote in his book, i would end my career as a seal. Mar 28, 2017 he got his american sniper moniker from his memoir and from clint eastwoods 2015 film of the same name, and mooney wrote both a d profile and a new york times bestselling book about him. Incredibly, he would earn 91 medals as one of the most decorated soldiers who ever lived, including two distinguished service crosses, 10 silver stars, 8 bronze stars, and 8 purple hearts.

The cover of this new edition of to hell and back shows a very young soldier with an incredible display of decorations, behind the cover are the exploits of how the most decorated combat soldier of wwii earned those medals, although you would never know that from the text of this book. A brave warrior and patriot, chris kyle writes frankly about the missions, personal challenges, and hard choices that are part of daily life of an elite seal sniper. Kyles bestselling book, american sniper, was made into a movie directed by clint eastwood and starring bradley cooper as kyle. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. Howard was born july 11, 1939 and he died at age 70 on december 23, 2009. His exploits were the subject of to hell and back usa, 1956, in which he starred as himself he starred in 27 films, mostly westerns, with the film version of his autobiography to hell and backsetting the record as universals highestgrossing. With the impressive tagline of the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. He won a battlefield commission at 20 to become the youngest captain the.

With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u. He starred in 27 films, mostly westerns, with the film version of his. 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. A sniper s vietnam, carlos hathcocks 93 confirmed kills was considered the vietnam record. Military history i purchased this book in the hope it would be a thrilling insight into the life of a navy seal who is the inspiration for the film of the same name starring bradley cooper. The book was published by william morrow and company on january 2, 2012 and appeared on the new york times best seller list for 37 weeks. The best thing about this sniper was the fact that he killed only german officers. Soviet sniper ivan nikolayevich kulbertinov in action during wwii. Feb 02, 2015 a royal marine who has 173 confirmed kills fighting taliban insurgents is the deadliest sniper in the world, it has been claimed. In just 16 months he killed 103 enemies and another 216 kills were listed as probables by the military. Chris kyle, a former navy seal and author of the book american sniper, exaggerated his medal count in his autobiography.

May 07, 2018 harwood, one of the most decorated snipers in the history of the united states military, is one of the best new characters to take the genre by storm in years. He was a skilled trekker and hunter who knew exactly how to stay hidden. American sniper chris kyle distorted his military record. Kyle, 38, wrote the bestselling book, american sniper. The times said the navy in an unusual move reissued dd214 discharge paperwork to support medals the late seal earned, notably finding no record for one of two silver. Dec 15, 2008 who is the most decorated sniper in the american military forces. Marine corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Kyles heroism and service give reason to celebrate his life, however, the public and media often seek even more from legendary figures like kyle. Hathcocks record and the extraordinary details of the missions he undertook made him a legend in the u. A chinese sniper who fought in the korean war with 214 confirmed kills in 32 days. It focuses on his kills and how he made them, and the intense moment he.

Chris kyle is the most decorated and revered sniper in american military history and had more than 150 confirmed kills during his time in iraq and afghanistan. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The most decorated soldiers in history know more stuff. He had 115 confirmed kills and was killed by a german sniper on 18 august 1918. Navy has determined theres no evidence chris kyle was awarded all the medals he said he received in his bestselling memoir american sniper, the navy times reported. Some boys dream of running away to join the circus. But wards account of mawhinneys 101 kills, most accomplished with his primary m40 modified remington 40x bolt action rifle with a redfield 39x accurange scope. Here is the most decorated soviet sniper from the times of the second world war. Kyles bestselling book, american sniper, was made into a movie directed by clint. The autobiography of the most lethal sniper in us military history, about the 150plus insurgents he killed between 1999 and 2009.

Among the most respected and feared warriors on the planet in the modern era, navy seals are trained for the sea, air, and land operations. Navy corrects medal count for american sniper chris kyle time. Hes book shooter nothing to do with the movie is a good book. Jan 23, 2015 the release of the film american sniper based on the autobiographical book american sniper. Silent warrior is a nonfiction book about the marine sniper staff sergeant carlos hathcock. Jul 09, 2018 so, for simo hayhas more than 505 kills, more than,550,000 bullets would have been needed in vietnam. Prior to the publication of fellow marine sniper joseph wards book, dear mom. If correct, the unnamed marines toll of kills in afghanistan. In may 2016, the intercept claimed that kyles autobiography embellished his military record, and that he had been warned by navy officials about. The classic bestselling war memoir by the most decorated american soldier in world war ii, back in print in a trade paperback originally published in 1949, to hell and back was a smash bestseller for fourteen weeks and later became a major motion picture starring audie murphy as himself. A sniper in the 50th canadian infantry battalion during the first world war.

It focuses on his kills and how he made them, and the intense moment he has had. Who is the most decorated sniper in the american military. Best sniper fiction 15 books meet your next favorite book. Ruby bradley world war ii and korean war a survivor of two wars, a prison camp and near starvation, colonel ruby bradley is one of the most decorated women in u. His exploits were the subject of to hell and back usa, 1956, in which he starred as himself. With 489 kills, he makes into the list of top 10 most lethal snipers of wwii. Meet the man who led american sniper chris kyle through. American sniper chris kyle not as decorated as he claimed. Navy seal chris kyle served four tours during the iraq war, and during that time he became the most lethal sniper in u. The 5th marine snipers set the records for the most kills, most combat operations, and lastly became the most feared adversaries that the viet cong and north vietnamese would. Oct 04, 2018 the decorated marine pilot whose heroics helped stop 1973 new pentagon investigating whether fire that killed marine raider the sandgram 11 legends of the us marine corps americas military. Chris kyle shot looters, carjackers, punched jesse ventura. Nick irving was nicknamed the reaper by his fellow soldiers for his skill as a sniper a sniper has told how he was given the nickname the reaper by his comrades in the military. Mar 17, 2015 chris kyle is the most decorated and revered sniper in american military history and had more than 150 confirmed kills during his time in iraq and afghanistan.

American snipers myths and misrepresentations the american. Most famous navy seals through history spec ops magazine. The times said the navy in an unusual move reissued dd214 discharge paperwork to support medals the late seal earned, notably finding no record for one of two. At the dawn of world war ii in 1939, josef stalin sent over half a million men across russias western border to invade. American sniper is the inside story of what its like to be in war. He got his american sniper moniker from his memoir and from clint eastwoods 2015 film of the same name, and mooney wrote both a d profile and a new york times bestselling book about him. Snipers are a special breed, warriors with a combination of shooting skill, cunning, and patience. 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.

His book was later made into a hit movie in 2014, with bradley cooper portraying kyle. Five of the best snipers of all time business insider. British royal marine is worlds deadliest sniper telegraph. American sniper chris kyle didnt receive all the medals. David hackworth left home at 14 in search of a war. Most decorated american soldier in us military history. Kyle is given an antagonist in an olympicmedal winning enemy sniper, who in the book was the rpg gunner. I know he was top ranked but i dont know if that was all time or not. Towards the end of the book, more and more navymilitary terms are used and even as a vet myself it started getting difficult to remember what. No american has been more associated with navy seal mystique than chris kyle. Kyle, regarded as the deadliest sniper in us history, was fatally shot at a texas shooting range in 20. The decorated marine pilot whose heroics helped stop 1973 new pentagon investigating whether fire that killed marine raider the sandgram 11 legends of the us marine corps americas military.

But the american sniper author misrepresented how many decorations. Just to become a navy seal, you need to complete what is widely considered as the toughest military training in the world. Explore our list of snipersunited statesbiography books at barnes. Chris kyle, a retired navy seal and bestselling author of the book american sniper. In the bestselling tradition of american sniper and shooter, irving shares the true story of his extraordinary career, including his deployment to afghanistan in the summer of 2009, when he set another record.

A single company of us paratroopers calling themselves the chosen few arrived in eastern afghanistan in late 2007 hoping to win the hearts and minds of the remote mountain people. Meet the man who led american sniper chris kyle through the. 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. The story of one of the afghanistan wars most decorated units and their 15month ordeal, culminating in the battle of wanat, the deadliest battle of the war. Howard was wounded 14 times while serving over 54 months of combat. Robert lewis howard july 11, 1939 december 23, 2009 was a highly decorated united states army special forces officer and medal of honor recipient of the vietnam war. 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. Simo hayha 1905 2002 is the most famous sniper in the world.