Silent Warrior the Marine Sniper s Vietnam Story Continues

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Let me start by saying this is a good read. However, I found that it repeated many of the stories from Marine Sniper, the first book about Hathcock. There were some new stories, but much of the book was repeating stories from Marine Sniper in a different way (for example, Hathcock telling junior Marines the story, or a group of Marines telling the story in a drinking session) some were almost word for word. If you consider the sub-title "the Marine Snipers Vietnam story continues", you could be Let me start by saying this is a good read. However, I found that it repeated many of the stories from Marine Sniper, the first book about Hathcock. There were some new stories, but much of the book was repeating stories from Marine Sniper in a different way (for example, Hathcock telling junior Marines the story, or a group of Marines telling the story in a drinking session) some were almost word for word. If you consider the sub-title "the Marine Snipers Vietnam story continues", you could be forgiven for thinking that it would be all new content. It most certainly is not, and I felt that it was a re-hash of the first book with a few extra stories to pad it out. In short - too much of the first book in this one. Good read, but the fact that so much of it was in the first book detracts from it. ...more

Very good read. Always enjoy good stories about great Marines.

Mar 20, 2018 Steve rated it it was amazing

An excellent read. This is a sequel to the author's first book Marine sniper. This book is about legendary Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock who had 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam. This book tells of his missions and some behind enemy lines. This also tells of his encounters with enemy snipers, where he shot an enemy sniper and the bullet went through the enemy's rifle scope and out of his brain. An excellent read. This is a sequel to the author's first book Marine sniper. This book is about legendary Marine sniper Carlos Hathcock who had 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam. This book tells of his missions and some behind enemy lines. This also tells of his encounters with enemy snipers, where he shot an enemy sniper and the bullet went through the enemy's rifle scope and out of his brain. ...more

Great Read

Knowing a little in advance about the marine Sniper Carlos Hathcock. I know they say the book is fiction but I'll bet more than some of the events were based on real events. The Marine Corps Snipers I believe we're and probably still are the best of the best. Thanks to all who have served and are now serving in the defense of our country.

Jul 16, 2021 Sean Conley rated it it was amazing

The boogeyman checks under his bed for Carlos Hathcock before turning out the lights at night.

An amazing and extraordinary book

Feb 20, 2013 Dri rated it really liked it

Amazing story, mediocre writing. It's rare that I encounter a story so good that I persevere despite the writing. I think the author jumps back and forth in time far too often that some of the narrative thread is lost. During some parts of the book, I would find myself engrossed in a particular section when the author abruptly shifts topic and time. Also, the author is a Marine and unfortunately did not adequately explain the meaning of jargon typically used by fellow marines. To a reader withou Amazing story, mediocre writing. It's rare that I encounter a story so good that I persevere despite the writing. I think the author jumps back and forth in time far too often that some of the narrative thread is lost. During some parts of the book, I would find myself engrossed in a particular section when the author abruptly shifts topic and time. Also, the author is a Marine and unfortunately did not adequately explain the meaning of jargon typically used by fellow marines. To a reader without a background in the marines, this can get frustrating.

The story itself is about a marine sniper named Carlos Hathcock. The author details Hathcock's exploits as a sniper during the Vietnam war. Hathcock was responsible for the execution of key figures during the war on top of accruing an impressive tally of kills. His kill tally stood as the record until recently, when it was overtaken by a Navy Seal sniper, Chris Kyle. Hathcock was so feared by the North Vietnamese army that a bounty was placed on his head. The price: a 3-year salary to anyone who could put a bullet in Hathchock's head. One of the most engrossing chapter detailed a sniper war, where the hunter became the hunted.

The story is unbelievable if it weren't true. I felt like I lived the horrors of war and witnessed the worst and best in the human race. The book detailed some torture accounts that were difficult to read and get through. However, it also detailed marines putting themselves in danger for the sake of their marine brothers in the ultimate demonstration of self sacrifice. Hathcock himself rescued a number of fellow marines from a burning truck prior to getting airlifted for suffering third degree burns in 90% of his body. This book was a riveting read.

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May 29, 2012 Jeremy Wiser rated it it was amazing

Silent Warrior is a non-fiction book about the marine sniper Staff Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. It focuses on his kills and how he made them, and the intense moment he has had. He was, and still is, the worlds most decorated sniper and has the most confirmed kills in history. He was very successful in Vietnam where he served and one of the highlights of the book and his career was when he pinned down a entire platoon of soldiers from a cliff. He was very good at what he did and this book shows it, Silent Warrior is a non-fiction book about the marine sniper Staff Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. It focuses on his kills and how he made them, and the intense moment he has had. He was, and still is, the worlds most decorated sniper and has the most confirmed kills in history. He was very successful in Vietnam where he served and one of the highlights of the book and his career was when he pinned down a entire platoon of soldiers from a cliff. He was very good at what he did and this book shows it, it goes through how he felt about events and how he did what he did.

No movie was made about this book.

I would recommend this book to everyone who loves books about actual people in wars. It is very interesting and a real eye-opener to me, and I'm sure to others who have read it, about what Vietnam was like for soldiers and for him especially. It makes you appreciate the efforts made by soldiers in the Vietnam war and anyone who you know that was in it. It was a very descriptive book about the guns, setting, the climate, and the kills he made. It didn't have very many weaknesses besides the fact on how descriptive it was on some things. But if I could change something about it I wouldn't change a thing. I would recommend this to anyone interesting in history and snipers and what they were like, so teenagers like me.

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This book was written in third person omniscient. The setting is in Vietnam and in the united states during and after the Vietnam war. Charles Henderson tells the story of Carlos Hathcock, a Marine Corps sniper. Hathcock is credited with 93 confirmed kills and over 300 probibles.The main characters in this book are Carlos Hathcock and John Burke, Hathcock's partner. Henderson's writing style is straight and to the point. The book is non-fiction. The theme is history is important. I liked this bo This book was written in third person omniscient. The setting is in Vietnam and in the united states during and after the Vietnam war. Charles Henderson tells the story of Carlos Hathcock, a Marine Corps sniper. Hathcock is credited with 93 confirmed kills and over 300 probibles.The main characters in this book are Carlos Hathcock and John Burke, Hathcock's partner. Henderson's writing style is straight and to the point. The book is non-fiction. The theme is history is important. I liked this book because it acheived its goal very well. It told the story of Haccock very well and the facts weren't just heresay. Henderson interviewed Hathcock and others to get his facts straight. Even though the feats acheived by Carlos were amazing his stroy was never really told. This book told his story in great detail about his thoughts, feelings and actions exactly how it happened. He was a hero, he taught his students to always value human life and ever enjoy taking one. ...more

Dec 26, 2008 Tom rated it it was amazing

A sequel to Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills, Henderson tells, through the memory of Carlos Hathcock as he lay dying of multiple sclerosis,
the exploits of the "Gunny" during his two tours in Vietnam. In addition to his military exploits, the struggle to recover from burns and his fight against his disabling disease, and attempt his to live a useful life is also told.

This book is a "one nighter." as a chapter ends instead of putting in a bookmark you will want to read one more chapter and suden

This book is a "one nighter." as a chapter ends instead of putting in a bookmark you will want to read one more chapter and sudenly, in the middle of the night, the story comes to n end.

The story of a true American hero. Anyone in the service during the Vietnam era will want to, nd should, read this book.

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Jul 14, 2008 Kyleigh rated it it was amazing

I haven't read Marine Sniper yet. Yet being the key word, because Silent Warrior was so fantastic. It's like a biography, but really interesting and jam packed with action. It re-accounts Henderson's life and journey while he was a Marine Sniper, but it makes you feel like you're in the story.

You will truly appreciate the services men and women do for our country after reading this book. An incredible read, and what's even cooler is that it actually happened.

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Mar 09, 2011 Travis rated it it was amazing

Charles Henderson threads another extraordinary volume about one of the greatest Marines to ever live! I would place his first work (Marine Sniper: 93 confirmed kills) as one of the greatest non-fiction books ever composed. This book adds more insight into the life of Carlos Hathcock and gleans as clear a picture of an American hero and patriot, humble and full of valor! Carlos Hathcock is one of my real life heroes! Semper Fidelis!

Oct 24, 2008 Alisha rated it really liked it

This is the companion story to Marine Sniper by the same author. It is told as Hathcock's memories as he lays on his death bed. I laughed and I cried while reading this compelling novel of a Sniper's courage and humility as he helped better the United States Military through injury and illness. A must read! This is the companion story to Marine Sniper by the same author. It is told as Hathcock's memories as he lays on his death bed. I laughed and I cried while reading this compelling novel of a Sniper's courage and humility as he helped better the United States Military through injury and illness. A must read! ...more

This is an excellent sequel to Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills. It continues the biography of one of the best US snipers, Carlos Hathcock, covering some of the same experiences during his tours in Vietnam with different details, telling some new stories, but adding a much clearer focus to who Carlos Hathcock was as a person (and not just listing all his amazing achievements as a hero).

Feb 21, 2013 Dustin rated it liked it

This is basically a long post script to Marine Sniper. I haven't read that one yet, but I was already familiar with who Carlos Hathcock II was from a previous book. There are a few points where it's obvious you need to read the first book about him to get a full understanding. Overall, though, you can read this on its own and enjoy it. This is basically a long post script to Marine Sniper. I haven't read that one yet, but I was already familiar with who Carlos Hathcock II was from a previous book. There are a few points where it's obvious you need to read the first book about him to get a full understanding. Overall, though, you can read this on its own and enjoy it. ...more

Mar 24, 2013 Gail GB rated it it was amazing

Like the previously written book Marine Sniper, this book was fascinating and well worth ready. The personal look at the culture of the marines and a particular man, was enlightening for me. I don't read many war books and especially about the Viet Nam War period, but I found both books compelling to read.
Like the previously written book Marine Sniper, this book was fascinating and well worth ready. The personal look at the culture of the marines and a particular man, was enlightening for me. I don't read many war books and especially about the Viet Nam War period, but I found both books compelling to read.
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Jun 13, 2014 ReyMichael rated it really liked it

In high school, I was one of those kids that went through a war phase in which I loved every history lecture that had to do with past wars and watched every mainstream war movie that came out. During this time, I only read two war books, this one and Ghost Soldiers. This man's experience as a sniper was definitely exciting and probably why I took a liking to sniping in all my fps games. In high school, I was one of those kids that went through a war phase in which I loved every history lecture that had to do with past wars and watched every mainstream war movie that came out. During this time, I only read two war books, this one and Ghost Soldiers. This man's experience as a sniper was definitely exciting and probably why I took a liking to sniping in all my fps games. ...more

Silent Warrior is an excellent biography of the United States Marine Corps' legendary sniper Carlos Hathcock II written by the former Marine sniper who penned Marine Sniper. The story continues, covering the Gunny's life with it trials and tribulation along with personal comments by the author. This is an inspiring read for anyone inside or out of the Corps. Silent Warrior is an excellent biography of the United States Marine Corps' legendary sniper Carlos Hathcock II written by the former Marine sniper who penned Marine Sniper. The story continues, covering the Gunny's life with it trials and tribulation along with personal comments by the author. This is an inspiring read for anyone inside or out of the Corps. ...more

Nov 16, 2016 Jaden rated it really liked it

When I first started reading this book it was a bit slow but as I got into it, it started having lots of action. It was very intense in many parts of the book making it great for people who like action. Overall I thought it was a great story about a real man who did real things and how he had to overcome those things.

Sep 16, 2016 Michael rated it it was amazing

This true story of Vietnam veteran Carlos Hathcock is a thrilling tale of when he was in the Vietnam War. It tells how he grew up to become a sniper in the marine corps, and what had happened in the time he was in service. It explains how he became a sergeant, and his bond with his fellow comrades.

Great book, just as good as the first one

Feb 28, 2008 Jeremy rated it liked it

Kind of like a fallow up of Marine Sniper. Its seems to add greater depth to the stories and charters. It would be good as a standalone book also.

Jan 24, 2009 Pat Dugan rated it it was amazing

Charles is a fellow Recon Marine and a damn good friend of mine. EXCELLENT BOOK!

Great companion to Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills. Needs another trip to the editor's desk before it is truly worthy of the preternatural Carlos Hathcock. Great companion to Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills. Needs another trip to the editor's desk before it is truly worthy of the preternatural Carlos Hathcock. ...more

The true story account of probably the greatest sniper in the world, Carlos Hathcock. This book dialogs most of his missions in Vietnam with a 'sniper like' precision. The true story account of probably the greatest sniper in the world, Carlos Hathcock. This book dialogs most of his missions in Vietnam with a 'sniper like' precision. ...more

Nov 03, 2010 Damon Thueson rated it it was amazing

Great ending to the first book...and more stories that could not be included in the first book as well. Love it!

May 16, 2013 Sam rated it really liked it

This book told the story of legendary Marine sniper GySgt Carlos Hathcock. He jumped in a burning vehicle to pull out Marines despite sustaining injuries that would cripple him.

Jul 06, 2013 Mike rated it liked it

Incredible story, but as this is the second book about the legendary Carlos Hathcock it gets only the left overs and fails to piece together many events into a cohesive narrative.

Jul 31, 2015 Pat Murphy rated it really liked it

Not a very gracefully written book. It doesn't flow easily. However the stories about Carlos Hathcock are thrilling. Not a very gracefully written book. It doesn't flow easily. However the stories about Carlos Hathcock are thrilling. ...more

Retired from the United States Marine Corps, July 1, 1993 as a Chief Warrant Officer with 23 years and two months active duty service. Combat duty includes Vietnam and Lebanon. Decorations include Combat Action Ribbon and Meritorious Service Medal. Training included: infantry skills, combat tactics and leadership, special operations and terrorism (anti and counter), sniper, reconnaissance, parachu Retired from the United States Marine Corps, July 1, 1993 as a Chief Warrant Officer with 23 years and two months active duty service. Combat duty includes Vietnam and Lebanon. Decorations include Combat Action Ribbon and Meritorious Service Medal. Training included: infantry skills, combat tactics and leadership, special operations and terrorism (anti and counter), sniper, reconnaissance, parachute, infantry weapons, survival in desert and jungle environments, rough terrain skills (mountaineering), cold weather, water survival qualified (both from ground and aviation perspectives) (highest possible water survival rating), marksmanship and instruction of marksmanship (competition in arms program, shooting team member at Quantico), and public affairs (public affairs officer, combat correspondent, photojournalist, print and broadcast journalist).

In 1976 received Commercial Airplane Pilot Certification (commercial pilot license) with Instrument Airplane rating.

In 1997 licensed as a commodity futures broker and commodity futures brokerage firm manager. Worked as Director of Commodities and Communications at National Livestock Producers Association and as General Manager of NLPA's National Producers Service Company (a national commodity futures brokerage firm whose primary business was assisting livestock producers in risk management, marketing and hedging their enterprises) until July 1999. Resigned to the position to write books full-time.

For two years prior to joining the Marine Corps worked as a newspaper reporter and sports editor for the Artesia Daily Press in New Mexico, also a stringer reporter for United Press International.

After Marine Corps service pursued career as full-time, free-lance journalist. Also operated family cattle ranching operation in Oklahoma until 1997 when accepting the executive position with National Livestock Producers Association.

While working as a free-lance journalist, returned to Vietnam on assignment for LIFE Magazine with friend and colleague, Dirck Halstead, then senior White House photographer for TIME Magazine. After completing LIFE assignment, remained in Vietnam and filmed a documentary that examined the end of the Vietnam War. While shooting the documentary, gathered material and compiled interviews for Goodnight Saigon, published January 4, 2005 by the G. P. Putnam / Berkley Publishing Group, Penguin Group (USA), New York, New York.

Today, resides at Peyton, Colorado, near Colorado Springs, writing books, and breeding, raising and developing registered American Quarter Horses for professional rodeo and futurity competition.

Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

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