My Father, F.R. Sanchez, GySgt Ret. USMC served with GySgt Carlos Hathcock at the USMC Shooting Team (Rifle & Pistol) Weapons Training Bn, MCB Quantico, VA back in the early to mid 70's for a while, before my Dad retired in 1977. My Dad spoke so highly of Carlos and said he was such a great guy. My Dad said it was an honor to have competed and instructed/trained USMC snipers with Carlos. God Speed Dad and Carlos🇺🇲
Others may have more kills, hit targets from further away but in the end Hathcock is the not just the sniper but the marine that all are inspired to emulate. The skill set he had as sniper, marine and a man make him the standard by which so many measure themselves.
Aaron John 100% agree! I am not aware of any other stories quite like this one. Also, all the movies that depict a sniper shooting another sniper through their rifle scope, Carlos actually did that!
The man is due much respect even today after his long sincere passing. He took precision snipers of today, to where they are now. Can only imagine him with what tools the guys have today.
I also met Carlos Hathcock in Virginia, had him autograph his book, One Shot, One Kill for me. Most genuine person you could ever meet, we talked for about an hour, had some laughs, he left an impression on me forever. RIP Gunny, Semper fi! USMC 72-75
Long ago, while a Brother of mine from the 82nd were at the 2k table gun show in Houston and we met Carlos, what an incredibly nice, quiet, unassuming man. Kind and generous, I tell you I can not say what a fine man he was. He took time with us and answered all our questions and then autographed his book for us, it is my one true treasure. God Love ya Carlos.
This film focused on the patience of a stalk so well. I loved the scene when he saw his wife through the scope. If you have never been in isolation and awake for 96 hours with very little water or food you will not understand how real that scene was. Hallucinations like that are why Carlos recommended two man sniper teams. It becomes difficult to know if you are asleep or awake. It's common to see or hear what you want the most. Like people lost in the desert seeing an oasis. Amazing film! I would love to see a full movie of this.
As a machine gunner in Hue in 68, we are not Ex Marines. X only if you do not have a honorable discharge. We are INACTIVE MARINES. Ready to serve when called to duty.
Why his story hasn’t been made into a movie is beyond me, read One Shot, One Kill for the first time when I was twelve years old and it made a huge impression on me. What a true badass war hero.
@@easyenetwork2023No, they didn't. They actually did an episode inspired by him, I think called White Feather. They made a pretty big mistake though. Gib's says Hathcock's confirmed kills backwards. I guess they could say he's Dyslexic to cover for him saying 39.
Carlos Hathcock. My beloved late husband made me watch the History Channel story of him. Amazing man. Amazing. Bless him and all who serve to protect our rights every day. Thank you for your service.
OOHRAH Ma’am, God bless you and your family always! Semper Fidelis forever to you and Gunny Whitefeather Carlos! Thank you 🙏 too for your sacrifice! Respectfully submitted
I only have two gripes. One, he shot the sadistic female platoon leader, not a male officer. However, he did solo low crawl into enemy occupied territory to take out a Vietnamese general. If this is what this video talks about, then I retract my earlier statement. However, I do not believe this is the case, because while he was stalking this Vietnamese General, this was the only time he took his white feather out of his hat. The second thing being that he called an artillery barrage on the Vietnamese platoon first, killing three, and then shot and killed the female platoon leader when she was running away.
I have one historical inaccuracy to report, the trail left by a low crawling hathcock would have been much larger considering those massive balls of his
I met Carlos at MCDEC Quantico, VA, where he volunteered to be my PMI. Although absolutely rigid where training was concerned, he was a likeable person. Seriously scarred (he had what looked like most of his skin burned off in the famous rescue of 6 Marines in a burning AmTrac in Viet Nam), the skin grafts made him look like "The Patchwork Girl of Oz." (Apologies Gunny !) Despite this, he was a great person and was a "professional" throughout. He didn't talk a lot - about anything (other than shooting) - but when he DID speak, we damn well knew it was important. My first memory of Carlos (NO MIDDLE NAME !!!) Hathcock was at the 1,000 yard line of the Marine Corps Rifle Team range at Quantico. I was trying to find a "comfortable" prone position, and thrashing about like a beheaded snake, when he came up from behind and placed this boot at the base of my spine, applied a lot of pressure, and said "you'll never hit ANYTHING if you keep wiggling like that - RELAX!" He continued his efforts to turn me into a great shooter by staying on my ass day and night - indoor range and outdoor range - pistol or rifle - he never gave up. A very few others and I were blessed by knowing him, and I think he was a great balance of human and hunter. I know he saved my worthless ass many times over because he had a knack of passing on his knowledge of woodcraft, shooting/hunting skills, camo tricks, and all the other things that turn one into a true Marine Sniper. Sadly, when he passed away in Virginia Beach, I was right up the road at NASA/Langley Research Center, but still managed to miss paying homage to a great man. I am forever in his debt, and want everyone to know... His enemies feared him, and his friends adored him...Sudden death - from any range. Thank you, +Paul Margraf, for posting this.
On my 18th birthday while at Quantico Scout Sniper School I was made a birthday cake from his family. I too got to know the man and the legend. Very Honored by it. 1999 RIP White Feather
You’re a very lucky man to have met “White feather .” As a Marine myself, I was and am always amazed at the sacrifice Marines have made since the time they were created. God bless you Sir and god bless Carlos Hathcock!!! YUT!!! Cpl Redford , 1999-2004 USMC , Alpha Company 1/8
Richard Clingempeel I never met Gunny hathcock but I was stationed at Quantico Virginia on two different occasions one was for P. M. I. SCHOOL taught by the the Marine rifle team. And we were billeted at camp upshur that's sniper school for the 8541 students. Pigs becoming hogs.. We had alot of fun and we all became PMI's 8531 M.O. S. Marksmanship is part science and part art. I recall the Marine corps well. The comaraderie. The discipline and the Marksmanship.. All of traditions This is a good video. Thanks for posting it.
K long story but I knew Gunny from working gun shows with him. I worked for a company selling gun reference books, price guides, reloading manuals, etc. We worked with Iron Brigade Armory ( USMC Colonel Norman Chandler's excellent rifle company) to publish the Death From Afar series. These were the definitive books on Marine sniping as these guys basically created the training regimen that they never had before Nam. They also wrote, with Gunny Hathcock, the book titled White Feather. I was a kid helping unload book set ups on weekends and was lucky enough to stumble upon a real hero. I traveled the country and often shared tables with this crew of snipers and marines. They were and still are a HUGE inspiration to me. This was through the 90's so I only got to know him towards the end of his life but I'll never forget the look he had. Whether we were talking shooting, shark fishing, or gun show politics over dinner he was always honest, strait to the point and kind to a star struck kid lol. He wouldn't let you make a fuss over him, but always wanted every to remember his fallen brothers and those still missing. To those who say he didn't or couldn't have made the shots he is credited with, yes he did. I've seen the riflewith the scope shot thru, held it and seen the look in his eyes as he told me personally the story. 3 days in an open field to take a 1000yd shot? Yeah that's true too. Semper Fi Gunny RIP to a man i was lucky to call a friend. Read the book, see what the government did to him. Yall don't want me to start on THAT. Lol Thanks for the video. Glad to see so many comments and to know folks care.
When one considers the long sniper shots of today's wars with all the technology and then one considers Hathcocks 2500 yard shot with an 8x Unertl scope mounted on a .50 cal MA deuce set to fire single shots one realizes that guy was bloody amazing !
but that shot is almost half what a Ukrainian sniper just set, 4156 yards, urban warfare yards too, another impacting factor that is very impressive. = 12,468 feet. that is a long ass shot that no person should ever try and take. the bullet dope alone would make your mind smoke alone lol.
As a former Marine Scout Sniper I studied Carlos extensively. His story helped shape me to do my job and always complete the missions. He is in a class by himself and raised the bar for all snipers this country produces !
In my opinion. Carlos Hathcock was one of the most skilled warrior's to ever live. It wasn't just his shooting ability. His ability to infiltrate in the Jungles of Vietnam and track others behind enemy lines was simply on another level. This is probably something that just has to exist in the person. He was a woodsman. His missions were on another level. It is one thing to be a sniper it is another thing to go behind enemy lines and hunt other snipers. Off the charts unbelievable. Why the Marine Corps doesn't upgrade him to a Medal of Honor is beyond me.
I think anyone who watched the sniper series on the History Channel back when their content was good has probably learned of this man and amazed by his service to our country. Hopefully his surviving family members got to see this and are proud. Thank you for your service and being a great American.
His younger brother who is 70 now is my best friend. They are exceptionally proud of Carlos. A few years back his brother donated some of Carlos personal belongings to the marine corps museum to include the 22 rifle that they learned to shoot with growing up.
That was an amazing portrayal of the events that Carlos Hathcock endured on that mission. Thank you for the time and effort that went into this. Semper Fidelis!
That mission was ‘considered a suicide mission’ and he was only the volunteer! ps: 1/2 hour to retrieve plastic canteen for a sip of water! That surrounding field was purposely kept clear of jungle shrubbery for better observation for the generals’ lookouts/sentries…1200-1500 yd. radius around the general’s camp!
Medal of Honor to the core. I heard of La Trang as a child, from my dad's brother. Most wanted and feared man in Vietnam, of that time. Said this man saved countless lives. Honor this man.
Having read about his work and then watching this brief account... i was still anxious and intrigued to imagine creeping inch by inch not flinching with spies so close and snakes rain... night... Absolutely gifted to do such a work. Thank you White Feather.
If you don't mind, it does not matter. Very simple formula that works one hundred percent of the time. Why did the "Old man in the sea" get the large sword fish? Because humans can do anything once it sets in our minds.
In an interview he gave on this particular mission he stated he crawled on his side, to reduce his slug trial. Just a detail towards perfection of a good short.
Feldgrau Fox his logic for crawling on his side is to leave as little trail as possible for the patrols to find. He would use his foot to try and stand anything he bent over back up to minimize trace. He didn’t have any ghille-like suit or clothing. Instead, he put stalks of grass and trimmings in button holes and such to break up his outline and TRY to blend in.
It was not the number of kills he got, but how he got them. He is a legend in the Corps, but outside of that hardly anyone knows about him. Thank you for making this short. I hope it inspires more people to learn about him and I can't wait for the feature!
Thanks For all the support everybody I'm really close to getting a 2 hour feature made about Carlos Hathcock. Keep praying guys. Thanks again Semper Fi
Oh wow this is too cool, I was doing some research on Carlos Hathcock, revered among shooters (being a hunter was what made him great), so happy to see this film, he was a very special warrior thank you sunaj
As much as Americans love war movies and supporting our troops, I cannot believe that a movie about the greatest sniper the US has ever seen has yet to be made. I wish you luck sir! Hathcock was a hell of a man.
Carlos said that hunting anything, man or beast, the same rules apply. Both will have their guard down at dawn and dusk. I also love how he said that killing the Apache was "the most satisfying shot I've ever made." It wasn't typical of him, but after he downed her, he walked up and shot her point blank right in the face. The way his sniper career ended just shows what type of MAN he was. He knew that he was going to get burned, but he went into that burning APC and saved those Marines.
I read the book " one shot one kill " before I enlisted in the Corps in '88. After I spent 6 years and did my tour as one of the first Marines with 7th MEB in desert shield/storm .... Met the legend the man ...the white feather himself at a gun show in Richmond Virginia ! I actually shook the hand that did all of the feats we now read and talk about ! It was awesome is an understatement !! I saw and spoke to him at several more shows over the years before his death. It truely was one of the highlights of my life. Semper Fi gunny and will see you again when it is my turn to pull my guard duty at the pearly gates !!
He said that he moved so slowly to allow the disturbed grass go back into their position , so he would not leave a trail as is shown so explicitly . And you definitely dont shoot when they ALL look your direction
I met Carlos at the Houston Gun Show in the Astro Hall way back when. He was a very quiet man and had the most warmest smile on his face when he signed my book, I bought from him. It was only then I learned from a friend of mine who was with me that Carlos was having severe health problems , he died some time after that and I will forever remember what a gracious, kind and warm man he was to me and the other people there. It was one of the finest days of my life. Semper Fi Marine
The level of mental fortitude on this man is insane...this short made it look easy by comparison,keep in mind all the bugs he had to contend with especially ants,not sleeping and eating for almost a week and managing to return from what was essentially a suicide mission coz I can't even imagine how he escaped even,coz had they pursued him he would HV killed a few but the most likely outcome would have been death also like he was prepared to die even without accplishing his goal coz an enemy could've been taking a piss and spotted him by mistake and that would've been it.The balls on this guy...
Great piece of art. Carlos was cut from a different cloth than most men. One shot one kill was one of my favorite books. A friend gave me the paperback version and it was so worn out from reading it over and over the pages were all curled at the corners.
Not all heroes wear capes, they wear camo. Not all heroes use powers, they use guns. May all the heroes defending us rest in peace, they will never be forgetten.
I cannot imagine the REAL turmoil these men went through. Sacrifices, physically, emotional or psychological -- trauma of every day and night being there. I CAN imagine that this is just a drop in the bucket to what they really endured, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! I SALUTE all of you.
I was on Hill 55 with BCo 1st Tk Bn. I was standing on a tank with two other guys when the guy next to me was hit by a sniper.round, he lived. Hathcock came out and settled accounts
Truly enjoyed this video. Carlos was a great sniper with such skill to be able to take on the most difficult of missions. He excelled where others would not dare to venture. Carlos seemed to literally become the environment he was in. Blending flawlessly with the terrain to get into position to take the shot. 💪🏼🙏🏻✨
Hathcock never belly crawled. He wormed along as he called it on his side because it left less of a trail. This man was as close to the grim reaper as mortal man could be.
What this man achieved in that time and with that equipment, will never be beaten. Carlos Norman Hathcock II was and still is the best United States Marine Corps sniper who ever lived. Of any service, anywhere. He saved a lot of young men. Semper Fi Sgt. Hathcock. Thank you for posting this fantastic video!
The technology used in yesterday is the same that has been used since the invention of putting a lead slug in a round pipe and then adding gun powder, and a spark. If there is a target standing in front of it, they will die. The only thing that changes is HOW we kill one another, not doing it better or worst. Historically we kill more human with each new war then the ones prior. Is this because of overpopulation? Less value to human life? better killers on one side? or could it be, bigger pipes that go boom. IDK. His and everyone else records have been so far overtaken and left in the history books. During the war it was not unheard for a warrior to get more confirms in one month than we thought was normal amount in the sixties.
Probably the most accurate portrayal of a sniper I've seen on screen. The patience and absolute discipline that would last for long time to achieve their mission. Not glam portrayal of someone running around in tac gear they bought from 5.11
First time I read about Mr Hathcock I believe was in about 1993 when I was 12. I couldn't believe that a man could do such amazing things not only with a rifle but with his mind and body as well. This short movie is excellently done, good job, makes me wonder what you can do with a full length feature
All the dislikers. I hope you dont blame men like these for executing their missions. They dont start these " conflicts " their aim is solely to do all they can to finish them so they can all return home. Blame the corrupt politicians who start these " conflicts " for corporate and oil profits.
This was actually more intense than it needed to be but im not complaining yall did amazing work getting this story written and casts then films bravo to yall
As a Marine, I would be expected to be pushing the fact that Carlos Hathcock was the best sniper that the United States has ever seen. If the things that I have seen and read concerning Carlos are true, I believe that when his whole life is taken into consideration, that this status is supported. At a time when Carlos was expected to remove some kind of proof from the bodies of the people he killed to prove that he did complete that mission, it is easy to see why he had only 93 confirmed kills and 300 unconfirmed. His involvement in competition shooting matches in the United States after his service in the Vietnam war confirms his shooting ability.
Creio que acima dele tem o Simo Häyhä, mas isto não tira o grande valor que esse respeitado profissional e patriota tem na história das guerras, como snipers de primeira! - I think Simo Häyhä is above him, but this does not detract from the great value that this respected professional and patriot has in the history of wars, as first-rate snipers!
That landmine screwed up his total. If he hadn't been burned in 1969, God only knows how many kills he would have had. I'd love to seen him with a scope stuck on a Ma-deuce.
@@M4A3 He used a scope on a Deuce for a short time, setting the world record for a kill well over a mile that stood clear until we invaded Afghanistan and the guys with a much more capable gun, the Barrett, finally eclipsed him.
He moved that rate during the day, but at night he was able to step it up a bit. He varied his rate of travel according to the conditions of the moment. He was even nearly stepped on by a patrol, but he kept his cool and they never even noticed him. The killing of the general also really pissed off the NVA, and they doubled and trebled their attacks on the Marines for about a week after.
I read many, many of the comments but I have not come across the explanation as to how he became known as “White Feather” as dubbed by the NVA! I learned that he was on another assignment and used to spread birdseed around his body so as to catch a quick nap. During one of those assignments, he was awakened by the flutter of doves during which time a white feather floated from one of the startled birds. He supposedly retrieved that feather which was white and from then put/kept this same feather on his head cover…honoring/thanking the bird that alerted him and possibly saved his life.
I have really admired this man ever sense I read the book " 93 Confirmed Kills " ! When I was a lot younger !!! Thanks for this reminder of how great he was !!!
It’s insane that because he usually went alone he had over 300 unconfirmed kills as well. That guys probably still legit holds the record if anyone ever truly got to know the numbers.
I read the book. Serious stuff. His sniper duel against the NVA's best shooter was just breathtaking. Learned that the enemy had such a high bounty on his head.
20k dollars, not that much but the most they put on anyone, cheap bastards lol. Even in sixties money 20 k only gets you so much fun/stuff. Hell, it did not get Whitefeather.
that part of Henderson's book Marine Sniper 93 confirmed kills General stalk is etched in my mind forever. He was a man that did not have can't in his vocabulary when it came to his missions and I'm sure alot of other things. Incredible. Discipline/patience beyond my comprehension, and determination is beyond me. I have a hard time hunting deer to outwit the mature ones.... He mentioned watching nature shows and learned alot from them to be a better sniper.
I graduated Scout Sniper school, at the camp Lajeune rifle range 2/24/79 my 20th birthday . At the time Whitefeather was at Quantico Virginia. I was in 1/8, 1/6 & 24th Marines . “I love the Corps “ Cpl. Jack Murphy
This film is a wonderful honor to a man who worked hard for freedom. I'd also chime in here and say that I'd love to see a full feature film. A film that concentrates its time with the hardships of him crawling through the bush. (Note: He would have covered that bright shiny face and defused those facial lines. Ah, maybe next time.) I recommend the book "Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills" by Charles Henderson.
Hathcock developed a mount for putting a rifle scope onto any M-2 Browning .50 BMG.. More than tripling the range of his Remington 700 bolt gun. STIL used today in mountain warfare...
FWIW, he didn't use a 700. His rifle was a pre-64 Winchester model 70 chambered in .30-06. Any pre-64 model 70 in excellent condition commands well into the thousands of dollars, but can you imagine just how valuable the very rifle that he used would be if it could somehow be located?
The ability to mount a scope on the M2 wasn't something he developed. M2s back then actually had that capability from the factory, and it was first utilized as far back as the Korean war. Carlos, however, was probably the most notable sniper to successfully use the M2/scope combination.
A incredible sniper and maybe the best ever in the U.S. I watched some interviews with him. He was a true Arkansas hillbilly and to listen to him tell a story was a treat in itself.
Carlos also said he thought it was a mistake to assassinate the general because it only hardened their resolve. Hathcock only once removed the white feather from his bush hat while deployed in Vietnam. During a volunteer mission days before the end of his first deployment, he crawled over 1,500 yards of field to shoot an NVA commanding general. He was not informed of the details of the mission until he accepted it. This effort took four days and three nights, without sleep, of constant inch-by-inch crawling. Hathcock said he was almost stepped on as he lay camouflaged with grass and vegetation in a meadow shortly after sunset. At one point he was nearly bitten by a bamboo viper but had the presence of mind to avoid moving and giving up his position. As the general exited his encampment, Hathcock fired a single shot that struck the general in the chest, killing him. He had to crawl back instead of run when soldiers started searching, and later regretted taking the mission, for in the aftermath of the assassination the NVA doubled their attacks in the area, apparently in retaliation for their general being killed and leading to an increase in American casualties.
this was really well done! for a short. Should make it into a full length picture. Always, wanted to see amovie about carlos hatchcock. with American Sniper doing so well. It would be a good time to release one
I get your point, but the proper quote goes like this: "As George Orwell pointed out, people sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." -Richard Grenier Lots of people mistakenly attribute it to Orwell, but Grenier was paraphrasing Orwell's own sentiments from the course of his works.
@@Gunners_Mate_Guns Nope, I lived thru the cold war, and I never heard of anyone killed in their beds by North Vietnames or Viet Cong in the U.S. The war was started with the Gulf of Tonkin incident which was a false flag, ( the kind the U.S. flies constantly)
I continue to find more interesting things on the internet to watch (including here on UA-cam) than I can with most of the garbage on TV nowadays. This video here is proof of it! Nice work, Paul!
Carlos is probably the best sniper to ever to live. Modern snipers have more kills but despite the equipment and technology, he was able to use his stalking skills to get real close. OIF & OEF VET. Amazing video BTW.
freekin awesome. highest respect for carlos bout time he gets the recognition he deserves. Thank you Paul ill be looking forward to seeing the film. good luck
Amazing, I thought this was a trailer for a movie. Then the length of time told me otherwise. I hope this video works for you. His is one of the last great until stories of modern day greats (in the theater of war). How is this not a movie already, and if it becomes one you should be involved. His UA-cam videos are something people need to watch and understand. No man desires to do what he did but it's inspiring to see what a human is capable of
My Father, F.R. Sanchez, GySgt Ret. USMC served with GySgt Carlos Hathcock at the USMC Shooting Team (Rifle & Pistol) Weapons Training Bn, MCB Quantico, VA back in the early to mid 70's for a while, before my Dad retired in 1977. My Dad spoke so highly of Carlos and said he was such a great guy. My Dad said it was an honor to have competed and instructed/trained USMC snipers with Carlos. God Speed Dad and Carlos🇺🇲
A TRUE honor. Proud to have heard this story and thank you for sharing!💜🇺🇸💜
Others may have more kills, hit targets from further away but in the end Hathcock is the not just the sniper but the marine that all are inspired to emulate.
The skill set he had as sniper, marine and a man make him the standard by which so many measure themselves.
Aaron John 100% agree! I am not aware of any other stories quite like this one. Also, all the movies that depict a sniper shooting another sniper through their rifle scope, Carlos actually did that!
The man is due much respect even today after his long sincere passing. He took precision snipers of today, to where they are now. Can only imagine him with what tools the guys have today.
I also met Carlos Hathcock in Virginia, had him autograph his book, One Shot, One Kill for me. Most genuine person you could ever meet, we talked for about an hour, had some laughs, he left an impression on me forever. RIP Gunny, Semper fi! USMC 72-75
Long ago, while a Brother of mine from the 82nd were at the 2k table gun show in Houston and we met Carlos, what an incredibly nice, quiet, unassuming man. Kind and generous, I tell you I can not say what a fine man he was. He took time with us and answered all our questions and then autographed his book for us, it is my one true treasure. God Love ya Carlos.
This film focused on the patience of a stalk so well. I loved the scene when he saw his wife through the scope. If you have never been in isolation and awake for 96 hours with very little water or food you will not understand how real that scene was. Hallucinations like that are why Carlos recommended two man sniper teams. It becomes difficult to know if you are asleep or awake. It's common to see or hear what you want the most. Like people lost in the desert seeing an oasis. Amazing film! I would love to see a full movie of this.
Just wow
Well said, I’d love to see a full length movie version too. 👍
I have to ve honest..... I don't know if I could take a whole movie this intense.
I have not served in the military. But you sound like you have.
Respect.
Only thing they got wrong was that Carlos always crawled on his side so he left less of a slug trail.
As an Ex Marine scout sniper I can tell you it’s the loneliest job on the battlefield. Semper Fi Carlos, god speed
Thank you for your service homie
As a machine gunner in Hue in 68, we are not Ex Marines. X only if you do not have a honorable discharge. We are INACTIVE MARINES. Ready to serve when called to duty.
Allen Hahn I was dishonorable discharged due to an arrest I had, it was a decent crime so they threw me to the wolves. Biggest regret of my life
Brent Collins Thank you brother 💪🏻
Perfect job for introverts types i guess.
When you consider the weapon, scope and gear he had and compare it to what is available today, it makes what he accomplished far more impressive.
It makes it completely impossible
Think about it, during those times that was all they had. So their skills would be much higher with that equipment.
Carlos Spicyweiner you have clearly never met a country boy from Tennessee.
Had to have big balls because he only had a "halfcock" hahaha
Well if there are grasslands these days which we don't have now!
Why his story hasn’t been made into a movie is beyond me, read One Shot, One Kill for the first time when I was twelve years old and it made a huge impression on me. What a true badass war hero.
Read “White Feather” from iron brigade armory, a MUCH better story about Gunny Hathcock!
Sniper, Shooter, and most modern sniper movies honor him. NCIS based Gibbs on him I believe.
@@easyenetwork2023No, they didn't. They actually did an episode inspired by him, I think called White Feather. They made a pretty big mistake though. Gib's says Hathcock's confirmed kills backwards. I guess they could say he's Dyslexic to cover for him saying 39.
Imagine a movie of the sniper duel between White Feather and The Cobra
Carlos Hathcock. My beloved late husband made me watch the History Channel story of him. Amazing man. Amazing. Bless him and all who serve to protect our rights every day. Thank you for your service.
Thank you mam. Our mility wives have it hard also. Short tours ( 1 ) is actually tougher on the spouse.
OOHRAH Ma’am, God bless you and your family always! Semper Fidelis forever to you and Gunny Whitefeather Carlos! Thank you 🙏 too for your sacrifice! Respectfully submitted
How many husbands you had....!!!!
You were, and are a very strong lady.... Thank you...
Actually Carlos Hathcock dragged himself on his side to leave a smaller “snail trail” as he moved.
When he crawled under a machine gun that was dug in well. Is what I heard on infographic show
@@aaronrankin2376 that UA-cam channel has 50% of correct information rest is wrong or a lie
“We’ll actually”🤓
@@aaronrankin2376 Stick with Simple History or Crash Course.
I only have two gripes. One, he shot the sadistic female platoon leader, not a male officer. However, he did solo low crawl into enemy occupied territory to take out a Vietnamese general. If this is what this video talks about, then I retract my earlier statement. However, I do not believe this is the case, because while he was stalking this Vietnamese General, this was the only time he took his white feather out of his hat. The second thing being that he called an artillery barrage on the Vietnamese platoon first, killing three, and then shot and killed the female platoon leader when she was running away.
I have one historical inaccuracy to report, the trail left by a low crawling hathcock would have been much larger considering those massive balls of his
+Gunnar Marks actually Carlos i think was so good he would have gotten those big balls through undetected Semper FI
Lmao, true dat !!gud one!!
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I was going to bitch about that trail until I read Gunnar's post and agree that Carlos must have had a humongous set of stones on him.
Lmmfao!!!!!!
It's a shame more people of this generation don't know who he is. This video was very well done. Thanks to you. Semper Fi Gunney Hathcock and RIP.
I met Carlos at MCDEC Quantico, VA, where he volunteered to be my PMI. Although absolutely rigid where training was concerned, he was a likeable person. Seriously scarred (he had what looked like most of his skin burned off in the famous rescue of 6 Marines in a burning AmTrac in Viet Nam), the skin grafts made him look like "The Patchwork Girl of Oz." (Apologies Gunny !) Despite this, he was a great person and was a "professional" throughout. He didn't talk a lot - about anything (other than shooting) - but when he DID speak, we damn well knew it was important.
My first memory of Carlos (NO MIDDLE NAME !!!) Hathcock was at the 1,000 yard line of the Marine Corps Rifle Team range at Quantico. I was trying to find a "comfortable" prone position, and thrashing about like a beheaded snake, when he came up from behind and placed this boot at the base of my spine, applied a lot of pressure, and said "you'll never hit ANYTHING if you keep wiggling like that - RELAX!"
He continued his efforts to turn me into a great shooter by staying on my ass day and night - indoor range and outdoor range - pistol or rifle - he never gave up. A very few others and I were blessed by knowing him, and I think he was a great balance of human and hunter. I know he saved my worthless ass many times over because he had a knack of passing on his knowledge of woodcraft, shooting/hunting skills, camo tricks, and all the other things that turn one into a true Marine Sniper.
Sadly, when he passed away in Virginia Beach, I was right up the road at NASA/Langley Research Center, but still managed to miss paying homage to a great man. I am forever in his debt, and want everyone to know...
His enemies feared him, and his friends adored him...Sudden death - from any range.
Thank you, +Paul Margraf, for posting this.
Richard Clingempeel the quote at the end is dope, reminds me of fly like a butterfly sting like a bee
This happened just down from hill 55.amtrack stayed on the road for quite some time.
On my 18th birthday while at Quantico Scout Sniper School I was made a birthday cake from his family. I too got to know the man and the legend. Very Honored by it. 1999 RIP White Feather
You’re a very lucky man to have met “White feather .” As a Marine myself, I was and am always amazed at the sacrifice Marines have made since the time they were created. God bless you Sir and god bless Carlos Hathcock!!! YUT!!!
Cpl Redford , 1999-2004 USMC , Alpha Company 1/8
Richard Clingempeel I never met Gunny hathcock but I was stationed at Quantico Virginia on two different occasions one was for P. M. I. SCHOOL taught by the the Marine rifle team. And we were billeted at camp upshur that's sniper school for the 8541 students. Pigs becoming hogs..
We had alot of fun and we all became PMI's 8531 M.O. S. Marksmanship is part science and part art.
I recall the Marine corps well. The comaraderie. The discipline and the Marksmanship.. All of traditions
This is a good video. Thanks for posting it.
K long story but I knew Gunny from working gun shows with him. I worked for a company selling gun reference books, price guides, reloading manuals, etc. We worked with Iron Brigade Armory ( USMC Colonel Norman Chandler's excellent rifle company) to publish the Death From Afar series. These were the definitive books on Marine sniping as these guys basically created the training regimen that they never had before Nam. They also wrote, with Gunny Hathcock, the book titled White Feather. I was a kid helping unload book set ups on weekends and was lucky enough to stumble upon a real hero. I traveled the country and often shared tables with this crew of snipers and marines. They were and still are a HUGE inspiration to me. This was through the 90's so I only got to know him towards the end of his life but I'll never forget the look he had. Whether we were talking shooting, shark fishing, or gun show politics over dinner he was always honest, strait to the point and kind to a star struck kid lol. He wouldn't let you make a fuss over him, but always wanted every to remember his fallen brothers and those still missing. To those who say he didn't or couldn't have made the shots he is credited with, yes he did. I've seen the riflewith the scope shot thru, held it and seen the look in his eyes as he told me personally the story. 3 days in an open field to take a 1000yd shot? Yeah that's true too. Semper Fi Gunny RIP to a man i was lucky to call a friend. Read the book, see what the government did to him. Yall don't want me to start on THAT. Lol Thanks for the video. Glad to see so many comments and to know folks care.
Thanks for that comment it serves as inspiration to keeping on trying to get his story into a film
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When one considers the long sniper shots of today's wars with all the technology and then one considers Hathcocks 2500 yard shot with an 8x Unertl scope mounted on a .50 cal MA deuce set to fire single shots one realizes that guy was bloody amazing !
but that shot is almost half what a Ukrainian sniper just set, 4156 yards, urban warfare yards too, another impacting factor that is very impressive. = 12,468 feet. that is a long ass shot that no person should ever try and take. the bullet dope alone would make your mind smoke alone lol.
@@junaluskamhall1786 Hathcock used a Ma Deuce . If he had a modern .50 cal sniper rifle there’s no telling what he could do.
Gone but not forgotten. His legacy forever lives on in every generation of Marine Scout/Sniper. Semper Fi
As a former Marine Scout Sniper I studied Carlos extensively. His story helped shape me to do my job and always complete the missions. He is in a class by himself and raised the bar for all snipers this country produces !
I really appreciate you
Amm studied Juba . more efective
In my opinion. Carlos Hathcock was one of the most skilled warrior's to ever live. It wasn't just his shooting ability. His ability to infiltrate in the Jungles of Vietnam and track others behind enemy lines was simply on another level. This is probably something that just has to exist in the person. He was a woodsman. His missions were on another level. It is one thing to be a sniper it is another thing to go behind enemy lines and hunt other snipers. Off the charts unbelievable. Why the Marine Corps doesn't upgrade him to a Medal of Honor is beyond me.
I think anyone who watched the sniper series on the History Channel back when their content was good has probably learned of this man and amazed by his service to our country. Hopefully his surviving family members got to see this and are proud. Thank you for your service and being a great American.
"back when their content was good" , lol. Never a truer statement my man.
His younger brother who is 70 now is my best friend. They are exceptionally proud of Carlos. A few years back his brother donated some of Carlos personal belongings to the marine corps museum to include the 22 rifle that they learned to shoot with growing up.
That was an amazing portrayal of the events that Carlos Hathcock endured on that mission. Thank you for the time and effort that went into this. Semper Fidelis!
That mission was ‘considered a suicide mission’ and he was only the volunteer! ps: 1/2 hour to retrieve plastic canteen for a sip of water! That surrounding field was purposely kept clear of jungle shrubbery for better observation for the generals’ lookouts/sentries…1200-1500 yd. radius around the general’s camp!
Medal of Honor to the core. I heard of La Trang as a child, from my dad's brother. Most wanted and feared man in Vietnam, of that time. Said this man saved countless lives. Honor this man.
Probably the best sniper in American History. He should have received the Medal of Honor for saving those Marines off of a burning Am Trac in Vietnam.
They say that white death is the most dangerous sniper but i quite don't believe in it
Xtreme Legendzz sorry over 500 Germans
Jim Hill he is what I would call the 2nd best sniper because the first best was the white death with over 400 confirmed kills I think.
@@Tutuco06 505 confirmed kills with his sniper rifle. Achived in less then 100 days. Without a scope.
Phantom ! He knows what’s good 👏👏👏
The Infographics Shows brought me here. Who else?
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He pinned down 100 men for 2 or 3 days just him and his spotter... Badass.
And drove them insane in the process, they were behind a small hill and couldn't escape his aim.
Having read about his work and then watching this brief account... i was still anxious and intrigued to imagine creeping inch by inch not flinching with spies so close and snakes rain... night... Absolutely gifted to do such a work. Thank you White Feather.
If you don't mind, it does not matter. Very simple formula that works one hundred percent of the time. Why did the "Old man in the sea" get the large sword fish? Because humans can do anything once it sets in our minds.
In an interview he gave on this particular mission he stated he crawled on his side, to reduce his slug trial. Just a detail towards perfection of a good short.
Ryan Willett also the snake, it’s a green tree python that they have here. Not a viper.
@Mohd Raymee slug trail kot. Kesan dia mengesot kat semak tu.
Mohd Raymee it’ll be the trail of squashed plants and stuff that’s he left behind him basically his trail
@Feldgrau Fox While I tend to agree, I much prefer to follow the experience of one the worlds best.
Feldgrau Fox his logic for crawling on his side is to leave as little trail as possible for the patrols to find. He would use his foot to try and stand anything he bent over back up to minimize trace. He didn’t have any ghille-like suit or clothing. Instead, he put stalks of grass and trimmings in button holes and such to break up his outline and TRY to blend in.
It was not the number of kills he got, but how he got them. He is a legend in the Corps, but outside of that hardly anyone knows about him. Thank you for making this short. I hope it inspires more people to learn about him and I can't wait for the feature!
I’ve read several books on Carlos he was at the Tip of the Spear ! God Bless, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
His book one shot one kill is a must read
I liked the clip very much. Hathcock was the ultimate sniper. Thank you for giving him some recognition.
The adrenaline had to be overflowing, and yet he still delivered one shot, one kill.
Cállate agueonao
Thanks For all the support everybody I'm really close to getting a 2 hour feature made about Carlos Hathcock. Keep praying guys. Thanks again Semper Fi
Can't wait to see scenes like the 'scope shot'. CM, I'll be waiting.
Oh wow this is too cool,
I was doing some research on Carlos Hathcock,
revered among shooters (being a hunter was what made him great),
so happy to see this film,
he was a very special warrior
thank you
sunaj
Thanks Again for your support I will get this heros movie made one way or another
Thanks again for the sentiment we're getting close
As much as Americans love war movies and supporting our troops, I cannot believe that a movie about the greatest sniper the US has ever seen has yet to be made. I wish you luck sir! Hathcock was a hell of a man.
Why this hasn't been made into a feature film yet is beyond me. Truely a legend.
Carlos said that hunting anything, man or beast, the same rules apply. Both will have their guard down at dawn and dusk. I also love how he said that killing the Apache was "the most satisfying shot I've ever made." It wasn't typical of him, but after he downed her, he walked up and shot her point blank right in the face. The way his sniper career ended just shows what type of MAN he was. He knew that he was going to get burned, but he went into that burning APC and saved those Marines.
I read the book " one shot one kill " before I enlisted in the Corps in '88. After I spent 6 years and did my tour as one of the first Marines with 7th MEB in desert shield/storm .... Met the legend the man ...the white feather himself at a gun show in Richmond Virginia ! I actually shook the hand that did all of the feats we now read and talk about ! It was awesome is an understatement !! I saw and spoke to him at several more shows over the years before his death. It truely was one of the highlights of my life. Semper Fi gunny and will see you again when it is my turn to pull my guard duty at the pearly gates !!
Great short film. I'd love to see a full version in honor of Carlos Hathcock, The original American Sniper. 🔫🔫🔫
Beau Long Its is much better reading the pocketbook about Paul Hancock the title MARINE SNIPER
There no original there's just our American snipers.
jacob william Well just only read it about the book get it it doesnt matter what people think about for me the most imporant i read it and its nice
jacob william Get it hah
What movie is this?
R.I.P. Carlos Hathcock, thank you for your service. Semper Fidelis.
Thats not Hathcock . At least the messed details up straight away if it is
My god , that was bloody awful
Like the film or don't. It was straight out of Carlos Hathcock's book. Have you read it?
He said that he moved so slowly to allow the disturbed grass go back into their position , so he would not leave a trail as is shown so explicitly .
And you definitely dont shoot when they ALL look your direction
pork ?
I met Carlos at the Houston Gun Show in the Astro Hall way back when. He was a very quiet man and had the most warmest smile on his face when he signed my book, I bought from him. It was only then I learned from a friend of mine who was with me that Carlos was having severe health problems , he died some time after that and I will forever remember what a gracious, kind and warm man he was to me and the other people there. It was one of the finest days of my life. Semper Fi Marine
I’m here because, i just watched The Infographics Show video of her. RIP you are a true Legend in the History Man, “Carlos Hathcock” ❤️🕊🇺🇸
me too!!!!
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You mean “him” Carlos is a legend
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me too,thanks to The infografic show
The level of mental fortitude on this man is insane...this short made it look easy by comparison,keep in mind all the bugs he had to contend with especially ants,not sleeping and eating for almost a week and managing to return from what was essentially a suicide mission coz I can't even imagine how he escaped even,coz had they pursued him he would HV killed a few but the most likely outcome would have been death also like he was prepared to die even without accplishing his goal coz an enemy could've been taking a piss and spotted him by mistake and that would've been it.The balls on this guy...
a legend among the community. He crawled all the way to get one guy !!! That's dedication
Wong Sifu 3 times* maybe even more
AND BACK-without bring detected!!!!
That is focus and tenacity you do not want to be on the recieving end
Great piece of art. Carlos was cut from a different cloth than most men. One shot one kill was one of my favorite books. A friend gave me the paperback version and it was so worn out from reading it over and over the pages were all curled at the corners.
This is extremely well done. The suspense is captured to the extent that I participated vicariously.
Not all heroes wear capes, they wear camo.
Not all heroes use powers, they use guns.
May all the heroes defending us rest in peace, they will never be forgetten.
I cannot imagine the REAL turmoil these men went through. Sacrifices, physically, emotional or psychological -- trauma of every day and night being there. I CAN imagine that this is just a drop in the bucket to what they really endured, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS! I SALUTE all of you.
I was on Hill 55 with BCo 1st Tk Bn. I was standing on a tank with two other guys when the guy next to me was hit by a sniper.round, he lived. Hathcock came out and settled accounts
Damn
How old are you
Please excuse my skepticism. This is UA-cam, after all.
Patrick Vinton liar
Capone Da_don lol
I know the Apollo 13 guys had balls, but Carlos, this dude, has insane balls.
Truly enjoyed this video. Carlos was a great sniper with such skill to be able to take on the most difficult of missions. He excelled where others would not dare to venture. Carlos seemed to literally become the environment he was in. Blending flawlessly with the terrain to get into position to take the shot. 💪🏼🙏🏻✨
. Great short film. I'd love to see a full version in honor of Carlos Hathcock
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Snake be like "ooh ah fellow hunter, best be on my way oh and have a great one!".
It's a green tree python
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At 12 min 50 secs perfect stillnes even leaving deadly snakes crawl over you real stealth through enemy lines .
Snake sees sniper : Oh ! Hello adventurer
Sniper : l. Accept quest
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When you see a snake's eyes like a cat, it is venomous. However, if you see the snake's eye round then it is non-venomous.
Hathcock never belly crawled. He wormed along as he called it on his side because it left less of a trail. This man was as close to the grim reaper as mortal man could be.
What this man achieved in that time and with that equipment, will never be beaten. Carlos Norman Hathcock II was and still is the best United States Marine Corps sniper who ever lived. Of any service, anywhere. He saved a lot of young men. Semper Fi Sgt. Hathcock. Thank you for posting this fantastic video!
The technology used in yesterday is the same that has been used since the invention of putting a lead slug in a round pipe and then adding gun powder, and a spark. If there is a target standing in front of it, they will die. The only thing that changes is HOW we kill one another, not doing it better or worst. Historically we kill more human with each new war then the ones prior. Is this because of overpopulation? Less value to human life? better killers on one side? or could it be, bigger pipes that go boom. IDK. His and everyone else records have been so far overtaken and left in the history books. During the war it was not unheard for a warrior to get more confirms in one month than we thought was normal amount in the sixties.
Spectacular portrayal of a day in the life of one of history's greatest warriors. God bless his memory Sempre Fi
Nice job on this film. Happy I found it. I read "Marine Sniper" back in the '80s and loved it!
Probably the most accurate portrayal of a sniper I've seen on screen. The patience and absolute discipline that would last for long time to achieve their mission. Not glam portrayal of someone running around in tac gear they bought from 5.11
This was the best book I ever read, Marine Sniper. A true American hero! Awesome
First time I read about Mr Hathcock I believe was in about 1993 when I was 12. I couldn't believe that a man could do such amazing things not only with a rifle but with his mind and body as well. This short movie is excellently done, good job, makes me wonder what you can do with a full length feature
All the dislikers. I hope you dont blame men like these for executing their missions. They dont start these " conflicts " their aim is solely to do all they can to finish them so they can all return home. Blame the corrupt politicians who start these " conflicts " for corporate and oil profits.
This was actually more intense than it needed to be but im not complaining yall did amazing work getting this story written and casts then films bravo to yall
As a Marine, I would be expected to be pushing the fact that Carlos Hathcock was the best sniper that the United States has ever seen. If the things that I have seen and read concerning Carlos are true, I believe that when his whole life is taken into consideration, that this status is supported. At a time when Carlos was expected to remove some kind of proof from the bodies of the people he killed to prove that he did complete that mission, it is easy to see why he had only 93 confirmed kills and 300 unconfirmed. His involvement in competition shooting matches in the United States after his service in the Vietnam war confirms his shooting ability.
Creio que acima dele tem o Simo Häyhä, mas isto não tira o grande valor que esse respeitado profissional e patriota tem na história das guerras, como snipers de primeira! - I think Simo Häyhä is above him, but this does not detract from the great value that this respected professional and patriot has in the history of wars, as first-rate snipers!
That landmine screwed up his total. If he hadn't been burned in 1969, God only knows how many kills he would have had. I'd love to seen him with a scope stuck on a Ma-deuce.
How far was the shot he Reckons he shot straight through the enemy scope??
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@@M4A3 He used a scope on a Deuce for a short time, setting the world record for a kill well over a mile that stood clear until we invaded Afghanistan and the guys with a much more capable gun, the Barrett, finally eclipsed him.
Crawled at a great rate of 12 inches an hour. Respect ✊
Whatt.!? Really..
pffft, in that case he'd have taken 200 days to crawl one mile
Aihan abd its true
41.66inch per hour. 38 meter. if he moved for 3 day and he move for 12 hours in a day.
He moved that rate during the day, but at night he was able to step it up a bit.
He varied his rate of travel according to the conditions of the moment.
He was even nearly stepped on by a patrol, but he kept his cool and they never even noticed him.
The killing of the general also really pissed off the NVA, and they doubled and trebled their attacks on the Marines for about a week after.
I look at this man in awe and others like him. I could never be like them even though I was in the Corps. He is a hero.
Semper Fi
He's a hero to all of those in the Corps, and among those in the other branches who have educated themselves about him.
The G.O.A.T., Rest In Peace. We owe you a debt we can never repay.
This was AMAZING
It was intense and dramatic + it ended exactly how i wanted. Earned a new subscriber for sure
Thank God for men like him that can do the heavy lifting when needed...
I read many, many of the comments but I have not come across the explanation as to how he became known as “White Feather” as dubbed by the NVA! I learned that he was on another assignment and used to spread birdseed around his body so as to catch a quick nap. During one of those assignments, he was awakened by the flutter of doves during which time a white feather floated from one of the startled birds. He supposedly retrieved that feather which was white and from then put/kept this same feather on his head cover…honoring/thanking the bird that alerted him and possibly saved his life.
Because he wore a white feather in his helmet. As sort of a ‘come get Me’ to the enemy……
The NVA gave him that identifying nic name so they would kill him and collect the 20k bounty on him. Obviously, no one ever did.
I recall reading in his biography, 'One Shot, One Kill', he just happened to find the feather and didn't know exactly what bird it came from.
Carlos was so good even the snake didn’t see him
Snakes vision isn’t exactly good, they smell far better, especially in the case of the green tree python(the one we see here)
Snakes can't see
@@vandanakhanna6478 actually they can, its just that their vision isn't very good
@CHROMA yeah, the point is they aren’t blind, they can still see you
@CHROMA because it can’t see you if you remain still, atleast not very well
He made a video interview years ago. VHS. Can still find it. The best I've seen.
I'm glad someone is honoring Gunny Hathcock. Looks good so far Mr. Margraf!
I have really admired this man ever sense I read the book " 93 Confirmed Kills " ! When I was a lot younger !!! Thanks for this reminder of how great he was !!!
That's a very good book.
It’s insane that because he usually went alone he had over 300 unconfirmed kills as well. That guys probably still legit holds the record if anyone ever truly got to know the numbers.
I read the book. Serious stuff. His sniper duel against the NVA's best shooter was just breathtaking. Learned that the enemy had such a high bounty on his head.
20k dollars, not that much but the most they put on anyone, cheap bastards lol. Even in sixties money 20 k only gets you so much fun/stuff. Hell, it did not get Whitefeather.
@@junaluskamhall1786 20k in the 60s could buy 2 nice houses or about 5 1969 mustang mach1 cobra jets lol.
that part of Henderson's book Marine Sniper 93 confirmed kills General stalk is etched in my mind forever. He was a man that did not have can't in his vocabulary when it came to his missions and I'm sure alot of other things. Incredible. Discipline/patience beyond my comprehension, and determination is beyond me. I have a hard time hunting deer to outwit the mature ones.... He mentioned watching nature shows and learned alot from them to be a better sniper.
I graduated Scout Sniper school, at the camp Lajeune rifle range 2/24/79 my 20th birthday . At the time Whitefeather was at Quantico Virginia. I was in 1/8, 1/6 & 24th Marines .
“I love the Corps “
Cpl. Jack Murphy
he actually did the skull drag on his side to reduce the slug trail. but yeah a great short
This film is a wonderful honor to a man who worked hard for freedom. I'd also chime in here and say that I'd love to see a full feature film. A film that concentrates its time with the hardships of him crawling through the bush. (Note: He would have covered that bright shiny face and defused those facial lines. Ah, maybe next time.) I recommend the book "Marine Sniper: 93 Confirmed Kills" by Charles Henderson.
His middle name was Norman I think.
I can't say enough in a few lines how outstanding that was!!!! It was extremely moving. I loved it! Hope you do more like it!!!!!!!!!!
Great video. Thank you. It sure does bring back all those memories, doesn't it?
Legends has it known that the soldier that nearly trip to him didn't know he passed a legend!
Very well done. Carlos had some incredible courage,discipline. What a badass Marine. I love this short movie. Semper Fi.
Hathcock developed a mount for putting a rifle scope onto any M-2 Browning .50 BMG..
More than tripling the range of his Remington 700 bolt gun.
STIL used today in mountain warfare...
FWIW, he didn't use a 700.
His rifle was a pre-64 Winchester model 70 chambered in .30-06.
Any pre-64 model 70 in excellent condition commands well into the thousands of dollars, but can you imagine just how valuable the very rifle that he used would be if it could somehow be located?
The first time Carlos tried the 50 was on a guy squatting down. The guy stood up just as the bullet came in and was hit.
The ability to mount a scope on the M2 wasn't something he developed. M2s back then actually had that capability from the factory, and it was first utilized as far back as the Korean war. Carlos, however, was probably the most notable sniper to successfully use the M2/scope combination.
A incredible sniper and maybe the best ever in the U.S. I watched some interviews with him. He was a true Arkansas hillbilly and to listen to him tell a story was a treat in itself.
Carlos also said he thought it was a mistake to assassinate the general because it only hardened their resolve.
Hathcock only once removed the white feather from his bush hat while deployed in Vietnam. During a volunteer mission days before the end of his first deployment, he crawled over 1,500 yards of field to shoot an NVA commanding general. He was not informed of the details of the mission until he accepted it. This effort took four days and three nights, without sleep, of constant inch-by-inch crawling. Hathcock said he was almost stepped on as he lay camouflaged with grass and vegetation in a meadow shortly after sunset. At one point he was nearly bitten by a bamboo viper but had the presence of mind to avoid moving and giving up his position. As the general exited his encampment, Hathcock fired a single shot that struck the general in the chest, killing him. He had to crawl back instead of run when soldiers started searching, and later regretted taking the mission, for in the aftermath of the assassination the NVA doubled their attacks in the area, apparently in retaliation for their general being killed and leading to an increase in American casualties.
Loved this little movie. Superb commemoration of the stalk by Carlos Hathcock. Well done kudos to the whole team.
Carlos was a legendary sniper he had a pair of steel balls that's all I can say.
What a phenomenal video. The greatest Marine Scout Sniper, ever.
this was really well done! for a short. Should make it into a full length picture. Always, wanted to see amovie about carlos hatchcock.
with American Sniper doing so well. It would be a good time to release one
Me too. Roger that
Thank you for your service sir. Much respect.
Carlos was my loved cousin, He was the best! God Let him rest in peace! Wish I could have know you better Carlos.
We sleep safely in our beds because there are tough men with guns who kill our enemies.
Selah
I get your point, but the proper quote goes like this:
"As George Orwell pointed out, people sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
-Richard Grenier
Lots of people mistakenly attribute it to Orwell, but Grenier was paraphrasing Orwell's own sentiments from the course of his works.
Hathcock never killed anyone who threatened us in our beds.
@@DonJuan-lg8vk How do you know that?
You obviously totally missed the Cold War.
@@Gunners_Mate_Guns Nope, I lived thru the cold war, and I never heard of anyone killed in their beds by North Vietnames or Viet Cong in the U.S. The war was started with the Gulf of Tonkin incident which was a false flag, ( the kind the U.S. flies constantly)
I continue to find more interesting things on the internet to watch (including here on UA-cam) than I can with most of the garbage on TV nowadays. This video here is proof of it! Nice work, Paul!
dude this is very well done im sharing this all over
SweetsProductions Thanks appreciate it we're working on a feature film
Carlos is probably the best sniper to ever to live. Modern snipers have more kills but despite the equipment and technology, he was able to use his stalking skills to get real close. OIF & OEF VET. Amazing video BTW.
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freekin awesome. highest respect for carlos bout time he gets the recognition he deserves. Thank you Paul ill be looking forward to seeing the film. good luck
R.I.P. Carlos Hathcock, thank you for your service
Im speechless. Damn! this is so incredible wellmade. 10/10
Amazing, I thought this was a trailer for a movie. Then the length of time told me otherwise. I hope this video works for you. His is one of the last great until stories of modern day greats (in the theater of war). How is this not a movie already, and if it becomes one you should be involved. His UA-cam videos are something people need to watch and understand. No man desires to do what he did but it's inspiring to see what a human is capable of
Greatest sniper that ever lived in my book, that was ruff country there, it wasn’t easy by no means
An American hero...a great Marine.Semper Fi.
VN vet 68-69.