In 1993, after reading his book, I called Gunny Hathcock. I asked him if I could mail him my copy for him to sign it. He was so nice about it. I received my signed copy back in the mail, along with a personal message and a White Feather, Inc. business card.
No one will ever forget Carlos Hathcock, a true marine and living legend in the sniper community. When I was a kid, I read an autobiography of his life. I was amazed at the level of skill and determination in the man. There will never be another one like him, RIP Carlos ❤😢
You can say all you want how "there will never be another like him", what great skill he had, how great of man he was, how he was a living legend and the media can blow him up all they want....but the truth of the matter is that sniper is a pussy position ...shooting an unsuspecting man from half a mile away does not take any courage what so ever.....do not compare a pussy sniper to real soldier..
Growing up my dad had a lot of books on Vietnam and Marine Sniper was one that really stood out. His story is so incredible it almost reads like fiction. Thank you for making this video to share his story. He was a true American Hero who should never be forgotten!
My dad , a WWII veteran and lifetime hunter, read tons of books on WWII. Knowing how much admiration he had for snipers (the Russians in WWII included), I gave him the book "Marine Sniper". He truly enjoyed the book and learned about this amazing hero who didn't receive the recognition he deserved until much later in life.
As a great story teller he saved tens of thousands of lives. All while wearing a feather and shooting bad guys through their scope while drinking coffee.
I met Hathcock at a Houston gun show a good many years ago. He was absolutely fascinating and a proud Marine. The book Marine Sniper, which is about his exploits, is fascinating reading, and details his courage and tenacity, especially when stalking and ultimately killing the NVA general. His skills are almost beyond comprehension. I felt honored, and humbled, to meet him and shake his hand. One of America's greatest heroes. I also got to meet Col. Tibbetts (of Enola Gay fame), and Doolittle's co-pilot about the same time. Great men and true patriots.
You have certainly met some incredible people who have done things not many of us could do. Thank you for sharing your story and I am very happy to have contact with someone who has met such distinguished people
Read his book. He really was that good. The development of the 50 cal sniper rifle can be credited to him after placing his rifle scope on a 50 cal machine gun which he shot an NVA over 2 kms. The record held till the early 2000s. 93 confirmed and the real toll was much larger. Doing that and surviving Vietnam is a testimony to his skill.
I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos being a Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran. I have Charles Henderson’s book Marine Sniper. A work on Gunny Hathcock’s life and time in the Corps. I have had it for 25 years. Thank you for bringing his career to life for the non Marines to witness. Semper Fi
Thank you for your service. I thoroughly enjoyed the piece on Carlos Hathcock. Truly American Marines did a tremendous job since they cut their teeth at the battle of Nassau Bahamas on March 3rd 1776. I hope I'm correct in that ? I never served as I came to Canada as a baby in 1967. My Late Father BD 1921 joined the British Eighth Army in 1939. He was gone from Yorkshire England until 1946. Duration of conflict plus 6 months. My Late Mother BD 1925. Served as a Wireless Operator from 1943 on. Her Father my Grandfather was a Warrant Officer in WW1.John Eddington OBE, MBE. In WW2 he worked for MI6. So my own family has served during times of conflict. Again thank you for your service. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨
PURE Legend. Ive heard stories about this guy for decades. Literally DESTROYED an entire Company of NVA crossing an open area from several hundred yards distant. They NEVER figured out where the shots were coming from. Pure Legend.
i never met Carlos myself, but he was a friend of my step fathers family. HE actually taught my birth mother long range shooting. my step brother died in 1998 and Carlos's little brother was one of his pall bearers. my step dad used to have a FFL and built custom rifles for long distance accuracy and i actually had a M14 at one time in the early 1980's.
Ever notice how Carlos often says things twice, says things twice? One of the greatest snipers ever. No doubt. Not too many snipers hunted specific targets.
Carlos was the greatest at what a person chooses to do with his abilities. He is a legend. What I mean is....some people cure diseases. Some hit 500 foot home runs. Some design software and some prepare food etc. But Carlos was the absolute best at his craft. There is no equal
Yes my friend.... There a few more that matched Carlos Hathcock but very few. Not at his early age, but still, they were as good. Even though Carlos was the at the top, others just didn't have the targets of opportunity he had! Still, A GREAT SNIPER and WARRIOR!
@@tomshirley9208 A warrior? Do not equate a sniper to a real soldier....shooting an unsuspecting enemy half a mile away does not take any courage at all...a sniper is a pussy ....do not put him in the same category as a real soldier or warrior as you put it....
I must have read Marine Sniper 93 Confirmed Kills a dozen times. The patience and extreme physical abilities are unmatched. Several movie depictions still can’t take the place of reading it, and your mind wanders to his jungle. His mastery. What a great American. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
He is my hometown guy. I grew up in The 70's with stories of Hathcock and everyone was and still is very proud of him. He was one hellava man. Great video. Many thanks!
I met Carlos several times and had some interesting conversation with him at some of the local gun shows, during the 90’s and we did live at the same village, Aragona Village, the name of our neighborhood here in VB, lol! When his son, Carlos Hathcock Jr., was close to completing his career in the Marine Corps, a gunsmith friend of mine built him a custom 50 cal. bolt rifle, to be presented to him upon retirement. I was second up on putting a handful of rounds down range during initial testing which I’ll never forget.
Carlos Hathcock White Feather USMC Scout Sniper book was what made me want to become a sniper such a good book. The chapter about the shooting competition is bang on, thank you for this video
Thank you for reminding me that Carlos Hathcock is the most impressive sniper, ever! Read the book, read the Small Arms Review article, and I am still in awe of this man! "Just doing my job.. he's the example I want others to see as their role model. I recall two pictures from the Small Arms (then the Machine Gun News) article.. first, the long shot of him, face and shoulders.. relaxed.. then, the closeup of his eyes, with his switch flipped to " business " ... Scared the hell out of me! He was Death's sales rep for southeast Asia, and he let the camera see it! The scariest eyes, ever! Mad respect for all he did!!
Thank you Mike and especially you Colin for this video about Carlos. He set the standards for all of us aspiring to become snipers. But it is his laid back attitude and character that I think of when ever I hear his name. Would have enjoyed having a beer with him.
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL he was also innovative. To my understanding, he inspired the creation of the 50 cal. Sniper rifle which I'm glad you put in your video. By the way you and Colin are the type of men I also wouldn't mind having a beer with.
@@jamesdeen3011 I was on one of the test teams firing the first generation Barrett .50 prototype in 1985, that thing had one hell of a kick and blow back. I understand the later models added a gas shock absorber and improved extractor with gas feed to reduce the recoil.
Carlos was a natural, being a hunter as a young man to feed himself contributed to his skills, this Man didn't have the moder technology like snipers do today, my hats off to him . 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
According to Charles Henderson's book, Marine Sniper, Carlos used a Winchester Model 70, chambered in 30-'06, to eliminate the NVA general! Great video!
Not forgoten with me, in mid 1967 he was with our company L-/3/5 briefly, had a spotter with him, watching him work from a hill we were set up on he took a few NVA out, I remember like it was yesterday R.I.P. Carlos.
This is the first time I’ve heard that Carlos used a .300 Win Mag in Vietnam. He also used a Winchester Model 70 in 30.06, & he favored the 168gr Boat Tail tipped hollow point round more often than any other. This is just from what I’ve read through out the years from time to time unless there was other weapons that were never mentioned or even some that anyone had no knowledge about.
He had three rifles in the armory but used only two for the most part. He also had the M-14 like Chuck Mawhinney but Carlos preferred the bolt action rifles.
@@colinheaton4902 There was another guy, Adelbert Waldron, ( not sure on the correct spelling) that utilized an M-14 & he was extremely effective with it. He had some type of optics that had night vision capability, or something to that effect which great enhanced his ability to work at night.
@@tieroneactual2228 Waldron used the M-14 with ANPVS-2 night scope, as did Marine Sniper Chuck Mawhinney, both were effective and had more kills than Carlos. Waldron was with the 9th Infantry Division and scored 109 kills in 6 months, He received two Distinguished Service Crosses, three Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, and a Presidential Unit Citation.
God bless those that went to Vietnam I had a college professor that was a vet you could see the pain in his eyes almost daily , we didn't treat those men very well when they got home , but I say God bless all Vets
2500 yards is equal almost exactly to 1.5 miles. One hell of a good shot, marine no wonder the NVA had such a large bounty on you. RIP Carlos, thank you very much for your service
I read the book, ‘Marine Sniper’ when I was, I think, still a teenager. I still remember most of it today. Thousands of books I’ve read since I don’t remember much of, but I remembered every story in this video like I read the book yesterday.
I also had the prestige to meet him also. I was a Bodyguard for Gen R.I. Neal and went to hear him as the guest speaker for the graduates for sniper school. He didn't seem sick or anything. It was long after I met him , he had passed away. Rest Easy Gunny
Fantastic. Im so glad his memory is being kept alive. Having a gun named after him amazing. Sucks someone stole the cobra's gun from him. Thank you all for sharing this it was a great watch
This was great. Makes me think of my Grandpa that was a marine in the Korean war. He would never talk about it and after coming back he started to drink more as im told by my dad. I never went into the military, but i have alot of respect for thise who do. I think it would serve people well to watch this video and try to understand what our military goes thru.
Great work as usual. The photo of Dalton Gunnerson at 109 is used but I never understood why. Right place at the right time. Thank you sir for your great content.
Hathcock didn't sit on a roof and pick people off when they came into sight. He was off on his own a lot of the time actively hunting high value targets. That's why I consider him the greatest sniper in American history. No disrespect but Hathcock is the man when it comes to being a sniper, hands down.
One say, in Virginia Beach, I was driving. Pulled up next to this baby blue mustang. I wondered what squirrel would have a plate on their car ‘sniper’. I looked over and Carlos was driving. I looked forward and just said No a little too loud. I looked over again and he was looking at me. I said “Hello Carlos” and waved he waved and the stop light changed. Always will remember that day. 😮
When I was in The Corps in the mid 70's, just as Vietnam had ended, the two Marines that we always venerated, were Chesty Puller and Gunny Hathcock...the Gunny was retired the year I joined in '75 but was already a legend in The Corps. Semper Fi Gunny.
I saw an interview with Carlos about that general. How he got confirmation on who the general was… he was pointing. Carlos said ppl in charge love to point.
I was US ARMY in Nam 1967-69 and Carlos Hathcock AKA White Feather was a legion among us even in the 169th Engineers out of Long Bien. Because we were out in the bush clearing land for Airstrips, Helo Pads. and roads. I never got a chance to meet him because he was always seemed like under a brush or a Grass Clump somewhere. I loved hearing him tell the stories and he made you feel like you were along beside him. Not because I was a sniper even though I was a expert shot. But from being out in the bush I could understand what he was saying and see it. RIP White Feather...
A few years ago I was on a range at 500 open sights with a 9 for 10 in the bullseye. I had to adjust the rear sight (not my weapon) on BZO, but I think I can still ding with the best.
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL I managed to get a good 10 x 10 in the center mass at an 800 yard range back a few years ago using a Springfield M1903 30.06. My long range shooting was always good, I just took to it.
September 1969 Gunny should have been awarded the CMOH for his actions saving several Marines even though he was burned extremely but he was awarded the Silver Star several years later
As a retired Army Infantryman that’s Sniper qualified, it’s not easy to do what White Feather did, I’m navel lint compared to him and his peers. I was trained initially on the M-21 system which used the old ART scope and best I could do was somewhere within an 8” ring at 1,000 yards and that’s with an excellent partner calling wind. The M-24 is a great platform as we see being used by Carlos. Shooting is just a small part of the job, it’s getting to the position and waiting for hours that gets annoying so you have a lot of time to think but you have to be alert and aware of your environment at all times. I’m in my mid 50’s now and it’d be difficult for me, if even possible, to do what I was capable of back then.
I read his biography, which was quite interesting. There has been lively debate regarding the veracity of the story where his shot went through the enemy sniper's scope and into his head. MythBusters even tried to recreate the incident under control circumstances, but failed. Can you shed more light on the actual event?
It happened, and Hollywood puts that in every film about snipers. Only one other sniper in history is known to do the same thing, Austrian sniper Mattheaus Hetzenauer with 245 confirmed kills, around 100 in a counter sniper role. he put one through the scope of a sniper at about 600 yards, although he admitted that it was unintentional. We may do a video on him, Colin knew him.
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL I had read the scope was in the Marine Corps collection, but your video indicated the rifle was stolen, so does that mean the scope is missing as well?
@@Paladin1873 you are right sir, myth busters did a show about this. At the end didn't they finally get one to go through and determine that the debris was enough to kill, and deemed it plausible? However never being able to shoot straight through without hitting the sides of the scope?
@@jamesdeen3011 I honestly don't recall. Their video may be out there in the ether somewhere. Whether debris, the bullet, or the scope itself killed him, I can't say. All I know is Hathcock got him and that's all that really matters in war.
@@Paladin1873 that's exactly right. The winner is the man who walks away. It could have been a lucky shot, who knows. Even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and again.
In 1993, after reading his book, I called Gunny Hathcock. I asked him if I could mail him my copy for him to sign it. He was so nice about it. I received my signed copy back in the mail, along with a personal message and a White Feather, Inc. business card.
awesome
That's awesome
In my generation Carlos WHITE FEATHER was our star. ❤
Wowww
There are a few books about him, which one are you referring to?
Some men shouldn't be forgotten. So many Marines have made this country proud. From Peleliu , Korea to Vietnam ... Thank you Marines
Agreed. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for posting
This one will never be forgotten
@@banditeastlick2471 Agreed
None should be forgotten
No one will ever forget Carlos Hathcock, a true marine and living legend in the sniper community. When I was a kid, I read an autobiography of his life. I was amazed at the level of skill and determination in the man. There will never be another one like him, RIP Carlos ❤😢
You can say all you want how "there will never be another like him", what great skill he had, how great of man he was, how he was a living legend and the media can blow him up all they want....but the truth of the matter is that sniper is a pussy position ...shooting an unsuspecting man from half a mile away does not take any courage what so ever.....do not compare a pussy sniper to real soldier..
Amen
This Country treated Nam Vets like shit...it made me defend & honor 🎖 more...God Bless Them! Go to Hell Hanoi Jane...Matt
Growing up my dad had a lot of books on Vietnam and Marine Sniper was one that really stood out. His story is so incredible it almost reads like fiction. Thank you for making this video to share his story. He was a true American Hero who should never be forgotten!
Thanks for watching.
My dad , a WWII veteran and lifetime hunter, read tons of books on WWII. Knowing how much admiration he had for snipers (the Russians in WWII included), I gave him the book "Marine Sniper". He truly enjoyed the book and learned about this amazing hero who didn't receive the recognition he deserved until much later in life.
RIP Carlos. It would be difficult to assess how many of your fellow warriors’ lives you saved over your years of service.
SF brother.
Thanks for watching.
No peace only hellfire
As a great story teller he saved tens of thousands of lives. All while wearing a feather and shooting bad guys through their scope while drinking coffee.
Who said that this man is forgotten? He is a legend.
I met Hathcock at a Houston gun show a good many years ago. He was absolutely fascinating and a proud Marine. The book Marine Sniper, which is about his exploits, is fascinating reading, and details his courage and tenacity, especially when stalking and ultimately killing the NVA general. His skills are almost beyond comprehension. I felt honored, and humbled, to meet him and shake his hand. One of America's greatest heroes. I also got to meet Col. Tibbetts (of Enola Gay fame), and Doolittle's co-pilot about the same time. Great men and true patriots.
Awesome
You have certainly met some incredible people who have done things not many of us could do. Thank you for sharing your story and I am very happy to have contact with someone who has met such distinguished people
Hathcock's book is a good read and hard to put down. Thanks for remembering this gifted soldier who went the extra mile.
Thanks for watching.
So is another great fairy tale called “Jack and the Beanstalk” lol
@@travelwithtony5767 you claiming the book is fiction, or his story is?
Read his book. He really was that good. The development of the 50 cal sniper rifle can be credited to him after placing his rifle scope on a 50 cal machine gun which he shot an NVA over 2 kms. The record held till the early 2000s. 93 confirmed and the real toll was much larger. Doing that and surviving Vietnam is a testimony to his skill.
Not gifted "soldier" sir. Gifted Marine. Semper Fi, carry on
I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos being a Vietnam Marine Corps Veteran.
I have Charles Henderson’s book Marine Sniper. A work on Gunny Hathcock’s life and time in the Corps. I have had it for 25 years. Thank you for bringing his career to life for the non Marines to witness. Semper Fi
Thanks for watching. Thanks for your service! Semper Fi
Thanks very much
Thank you for your service.
@@jamesdeen3011 Will let the general know, thanks
Thank you for your service. I thoroughly enjoyed the piece on Carlos Hathcock. Truly American Marines did a tremendous job since they cut their teeth at the battle of Nassau Bahamas on March 3rd 1776. I hope I'm correct in that ? I never served as I came to Canada as a baby in 1967. My Late Father BD 1921 joined the British Eighth Army in 1939. He was gone from Yorkshire England until 1946. Duration of conflict plus 6 months. My Late Mother BD 1925. Served as a Wireless Operator from 1943 on. Her Father my Grandfather was a Warrant Officer in WW1.John Eddington OBE, MBE. In WW2 he worked for MI6. So my own family has served during times of conflict. Again thank you for your service. 💪🏻🙏🏻✨
PURE Legend. Ive heard stories about this guy for decades. Literally DESTROYED an entire Company of NVA crossing an open area from several hundred yards distant. They NEVER figured out where the shots were coming from. Pure Legend.
i never met Carlos myself, but he was a friend of my step fathers family. HE actually taught my birth mother long range shooting. my step brother died in 1998 and Carlos's little brother was one of his pall bearers.
my step dad used to have a FFL and built custom rifles for long distance accuracy and i actually had a M14 at one time in the early 1980's.
Awesome story. Thanks for sharing.
Ever notice how Carlos often says things twice, says things twice?
One of the greatest snipers ever. No doubt. Not too many snipers hunted specific targets.
Carlos was the greatest at what a person chooses to do with his abilities. He is a legend. What I mean is....some people cure diseases. Some hit 500 foot home runs. Some design software and some prepare food etc. But Carlos was the absolute best at his craft. There is no equal
Yes my friend.... There a few more that matched Carlos Hathcock but very few. Not at his early age, but still, they were as good. Even though Carlos was the at the top, others just didn't have the targets of opportunity he had! Still, A GREAT SNIPER and WARRIOR!
@@tomshirley9208 A warrior? Do not equate a sniper to a real soldier....shooting an unsuspecting enemy half a mile away does not take any courage at all...a sniper is a pussy ....do not put him in the same category as a real soldier or warrior as you put it....
It doesn't sit right with me that you compare this to baseball.lol
Serving the most high keeping his Commandments makes him look like a cheerleader
I must have read Marine Sniper 93 Confirmed Kills a dozen times. The patience and extreme physical abilities are unmatched. Several movie depictions still can’t take the place of reading it, and your mind wanders to his jungle. His mastery. What a great American. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
There's no words that can describe this man. Rest in peace.
He is my hometown guy.
I grew up in The 70's with stories of Hathcock and everyone was and still is very proud of him.
He was one hellava man. Great video. Many thanks!
Thanks for the comment
Nice... love this channel. This guy did his job with balls of steel!!
Thank you. Indeed he did!
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL yes, he was one of a kind
Especially when he killed the general.
@@jamesdeen3011 Agreed
Yes indeed
I met Carlos several times and had some interesting conversation with him at some of the local gun shows, during the 90’s and we did live at the same village, Aragona Village, the name of our neighborhood here in VB, lol! When his son, Carlos Hathcock Jr., was close to completing his career in the Marine Corps, a gunsmith friend of mine built him a custom 50 cal. bolt rifle, to be presented to him upon retirement. I was second up on putting a handful of rounds down range during initial testing which I’ll never forget.
Excellent indeed. Thanks for watching.
Lucky you! To be in the shadow of such a great man.
White feather Carlos Hathcock is a sniper legend, salute and respect. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching.
Had the honor of meeting him several times growing up. He was friends with my Dad. RIP Carlos and Dad
Lucky you. Thanks for watching.
Carlos Hathcock White Feather USMC Scout Sniper book was what made me want to become a sniper such a good book. The chapter about the shooting competition is bang on, thank you for this video
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for your service. This is a great channel. Check out some of thier other videos if you haven't already.
@@jamesdeen3011 Thanks
We appreciate it. I sort of fell into sniping completely by accident having been a top range and competition shooter myself.
@@jamesdeen3011 thanks your content is top notch sir
Thank you for reminding me that Carlos Hathcock is the most impressive sniper, ever! Read the book, read the Small Arms Review article, and I am still in awe of this man! "Just doing my job.. he's the example I want others to see as their role model.
I recall two pictures from the Small Arms (then the Machine Gun News) article.. first, the long shot of him, face and shoulders.. relaxed.. then, the closeup of his eyes, with his switch flipped to " business " ... Scared the hell out of me! He was Death's sales rep for southeast Asia, and he let the camera see it! The scariest eyes, ever! Mad respect for all he did!!
Excellent video on a man with humility, courage under fire & who was a true hero. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
*IS*
Incredible man and Marine Carlos certainly was a sniper who put fear into the NVA and VC. Truly enjoyed your video on White Feather.💪🏻🙏🏻✨
Much appreciated!
Thanks
Really good video! I love seeing Carlos Hathcock's exploits remembered. A true hero. Thank you for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Mike and especially you Colin for this video about Carlos. He set the standards for all of us aspiring to become snipers. But it is his laid back attitude and character that I think of when ever I hear his name. Would have enjoyed having a beer with him.
Thanks James! Colin met him, I never had the pleasure. Not sure if they shared a beer though, but it would have been awesome.
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL he was also innovative. To my understanding, he inspired the creation of the 50 cal. Sniper rifle which I'm glad you put in your video. By the way you and Colin are the type of men I also wouldn't mind having a beer with.
Appreciate that, likewise.
We appreciate it very much
@@jamesdeen3011 I was on one of the test teams firing the first generation Barrett .50 prototype in 1985, that thing had one hell of a kick and blow back. I understand the later models added a gas shock absorber and improved extractor with gas feed to reduce the recoil.
Bravo for presenting the heroic example of this great patriot and protector of our soldiers.
Carlos was a natural, being a hunter as a young man to feed himself contributed to his skills, this Man didn't have the moder technology like snipers do today, my hats off to him . 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Yeah this is unreal. He was just on another level.
Makes me think of Darrell "Shifty" Powers of "Band of Brothers", natural hunter because you are what you killed.
He deserved much more than a Silver Star for his extraordinary service.
Many think so. And that took many years to get. Thanks for watching.
They were going to give him brass balls but he said he was all set
He will never be forgotten ever! Everyone looks up to this man!
Thanks for watching
According to Charles Henderson's book, Marine Sniper, Carlos used a Winchester Model 70, chambered in 30-'06, to eliminate the NVA general! Great video!
Thanks for watching.
I was going to say the same thing when I got to that point in the video. Carlos never used a 300 Win Mag in combat. It was always a 30-06.
Everything I have read about the man says he used a 30-06 in a Winchester 70 action.
Wasn't the general he shot Chinese? An observer there checking out the war.
Too bad the whole story is a fraud.
Great work Colin, as always, excellent
Information and back story make him more interesting and incredible,, some of his feats were legendary!!
Glad you enjoyed it
He was a legendary shooter for sure.
Thanks very much
Rest in peace Carlos. The greatest American rifleman.
ONE " HECK OF A DEVIL DOG " ,
A MARINE TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS ALONG WITH HIS FELLOW MARINES .
R.I.P. GUNNY
THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST STORIES EVER!!!
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We appreciate it
His Vietnam story would make a great historically based motion picture. True life stories are the best. This is a great story.
There is a loosely based one called Sniper with Tom Berenger
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL I am familiar with that film. I think the Carlos Hathcock story deserves more recognition. A true American hero.
I had the honor of meeting Carlos around 1996, you will never meet a more humble man
Awesome
Your quite right. Gunny Hatchcock was rather humble about his experiences.
USMC Scout Sniper School 0317. Semper Fi.
Read Marine Sniper as a kid. Inspired me. Got as far as a Marine in a AV-8B attack squadron. Expert Badge 3rd Award. Thank you Carlos.
A great Southern man. Love the way he talked.
That's one bad dude !!!! Thank you for everything you did sir!!!!
Thanks for watching.
Great upload. Thanks for the knowledge and commitment to serving and protecting our troops.
Excellent. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks very much
Another great video guys. I have read this story before but you always manage to add great context to history. RIP Carlos you're a true hero
Not forgoten with me, in mid 1967 he was with our company L-/3/5 briefly, had a spotter with him, watching him work from a hill we were set up on he took a few NVA out, I remember like it was yesterday R.I.P. Carlos.
Excellent review of his exploits
Thank you. Much appreciated!
We appreciate it
This is the first time I’ve heard that Carlos used a .300 Win Mag in Vietnam. He also used a Winchester Model 70 in 30.06, & he favored the 168gr Boat Tail tipped hollow point round more often than any other. This is just from what I’ve read through out the years from time to time unless there was other weapons that were never mentioned or even some that anyone had no knowledge about.
He used both calibers and the Win Mag .300 with a variation of 173 to 180 grain loads. I guess it was good to have versatility.
He had three rifles in the armory but used only two for the most part. He also had the M-14 like Chuck Mawhinney but Carlos preferred the bolt action rifles.
@@colinheaton4902
If you've read his book, he also had a 1,000 yard kill with a M60 using a single shot not automatic
@@colinheaton4902 There was another guy, Adelbert Waldron, ( not sure on the correct spelling) that utilized an M-14 & he was extremely effective with it. He had some type of optics that had night vision capability, or something to that effect which great enhanced his ability to work at night.
@@tieroneactual2228 Waldron used the M-14 with ANPVS-2 night scope, as did Marine Sniper Chuck Mawhinney, both were effective and had more kills than Carlos. Waldron was with the 9th Infantry Division and scored 109 kills in 6 months, He received two Distinguished Service Crosses, three Bronze Stars, one Silver Star, and a Presidential Unit Citation.
Thank you for this segment. Semper Fi Marine!
Semper Fi
Great man never be forgotten.
Excellent video Marine. Semper Fi.
Keep em coming!
Thanks for watching
This Channel Has Awesome Content! Keep up the Good Work 👍
Thanks a ton!
Heck yeah they do check out some of their older videos they also have a new book coming out next month. Check with Them for details.
Thanks very much
@@jamesdeen3011 "Above the Reich" will be another interview book, like "The German Aces Speak" series and "Above the Reich"
I think you mean "Above the Pacific"
That is definitely awesome thanks for letting me see this bit of history.
You bet
Why hasn't Hollywood made a true to life movie of this Outstanding human being yet? I'd pay to go see that!
Good point. Unknown. Thanks for watching.
They’d probably cast his character as a gay black woman🤣
God bless those that went to Vietnam I had a college professor that was a vet you could see the pain in his eyes almost daily , we didn't treat those men very well when they got home , but I say God bless all Vets
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That's crazy,I didn't know he lived like 20, mins from me and buried there,damn I need to visit the man's grave. Straight badass !!!
Awesome!
Awesome piece of history.
Thank you.
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2500 yards is equal almost exactly to 1.5 miles. One hell of a good shot, marine no wonder the NVA had such a large bounty on you. RIP Carlos, thank you very much for your service
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Man, what u r doing is fantastic. I love how you never sugar coat it. God Bless you.
I appreciate that. God bless
Thanks, always good to hear about GYSGT Hathcock.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. “Our Flag Does Not Fly Because the Wind Moves It, It Flies With the Last Breath of Each Soldier Who Died Protecting It.”
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I read the book, ‘Marine Sniper’ when I was, I think, still a teenager. I still remember most of it today. Thousands of books I’ve read since I don’t remember much of, but I remembered every story in this video like I read the book yesterday.
Great video man!
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I met him once. A true American Hero. RIP Carlos.
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I also had the prestige to meet him also. I was a Bodyguard for Gen R.I. Neal and went to hear him as the guest speaker for the graduates for sniper school. He didn't seem sick or anything. It was long after I met him , he had passed away. Rest Easy Gunny
Oh You Lucky Man!!
That was a wonderful documentary thank you.
Our pleasure!
What a great story, RIP , white feather
I've never and never will forget this legend
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I worked with two snipers for the Ky state police that went through his training school.
Awesome! Thanks for the post.
Thanks very much
Thank you for the video.
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Truly the best sniper. His autobiography is a good read.
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Fantastic. Im so glad his memory is being kept alive. Having a gun named after him amazing. Sucks someone stole the cobra's gun from him. Thank you all for sharing this it was a great watch
This was great. Makes me think of my Grandpa that was a marine in the Korean war. He would never talk about it and after coming back he started to drink more as im told by my dad. I never went into the military, but i have alot of respect for thise who do. I think it would serve people well to watch this video and try to understand what our military goes thru.
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Great work as usual. The photo of Dalton Gunnerson at 109 is used but I never understood why. Right place at the right time. Thank you sir for your great content.
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Hathcock didn't sit on a roof and pick people off when they came into sight. He was off on his own a lot of the time actively hunting high value targets. That's why I consider him the greatest sniper in American history. No disrespect but Hathcock is the man when it comes to being a sniper, hands down.
I would compare him to Matthaeus Hetzenauer. Thanks for watching
Another great episode.
Marine Sniper an incredible book. All about Carlos
Hathcock is what you call nerves of steel. Man especially with that snake, I don't know many people that would be able to handle that.
This man is LEGENDARY!
Thank you for your service in thee absolute utmost of regards bud.
Much appreciated
I read the book Marine Sniper. He truly is a hero.
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Rest easy Carlos. Remarkable Man
Hero Soldier Never Forgotten. Thank you 💛 for your extraordinary service. 😊
I can assure you Carlos is not forgotten
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This video was Awesome…. Thank you so much ….
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One of the, if not best, snipers of ALL time. Definitely a man amongst men!
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Id say second but first is simo
Very informative video. Thanks
Surprising he is not interned at Arlington. He certainly earned the honor.
One say, in Virginia Beach, I was driving. Pulled up next to this baby blue mustang. I wondered what squirrel would have a plate on their car ‘sniper’. I looked over and Carlos was driving. I looked forward and just said No a little too loud. I looked over again and he was looking at me. I said “Hello Carlos” and waved he waved and the stop light changed. Always will remember that day. 😮
Awesome
Carlos was the greatest sniper, accomplished super human missions.
Definitely not forgotten
When I was in The Corps in the mid 70's, just as Vietnam had ended, the two Marines that we always venerated, were Chesty Puller and Gunny Hathcock...the Gunny was retired the year I joined in '75 but was already a legend in The Corps. Semper Fi Gunny.
Thank you for your service!
That’s Medal
Of Honor work he did that day…
I saw an interview with Carlos about that general. How he got confirmation on who the general was… he was pointing. Carlos said ppl in charge love to point.
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I was US ARMY in Nam 1967-69 and Carlos Hathcock AKA White Feather was a legion among us even in the 169th Engineers out of Long Bien. Because we were out in the bush clearing land for Airstrips, Helo Pads. and roads. I never got a chance to meet him because he was always seemed like under a brush or a Grass Clump somewhere. I loved hearing him tell the stories and he made you feel like you were along beside him. Not because I was a sniper even though I was a expert shot. But from being out in the bush I could understand what he was saying and see it. RIP White Feather...
Thanks for your service
i wish some video games added Carlos Hathcock to honor him may him rest in peace
That would be cool
Wow are you a real video game Sniper ?
@@ardshielcomplex8917 yes cause i shot 2 moving players from 300 meters using iron sights so yeah i think so
Great video. I bet you can still shoot like a pro Colin.
A few years ago I was on a range at 500 open sights with a 9 for 10 in the bullseye. I had to adjust the rear sight (not my weapon) on BZO, but I think I can still ding with the best.
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL I managed to get a good 10 x 10 in the center mass at an 800 yard range back a few years ago using a Springfield M1903 30.06. My long range shooting was always good, I just took to it.
Their should be a movie made on this real American hero 🇺🇸
I met Carlos at the S H O T Show in Dallas in 1995...shook his hand a d spoke to him for few minutes...a truly nice guy...
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My brother was stationed with him Rota Spain..and befriended him and his family.
Very cool!
Thanks for the comment. My brother was also at the siege of Khe Sanh.. I’ll be looking for your video on that in the future.
September 1969 Gunny should have been awarded the CMOH for his actions saving several Marines even though he was burned extremely but he was awarded the Silver Star several years later
He had some serious skills no doubt, and balls of steel,i.have to give him his due.
One of the great snipers of all time!
As a retired Army Infantryman that’s Sniper qualified, it’s not easy to do what White Feather did, I’m navel lint compared to him and his peers. I was trained initially on the M-21 system which used the old ART scope and best I could do was somewhere within an 8” ring at 1,000 yards and that’s with an excellent partner calling wind. The M-24 is a great platform as we see being used by Carlos. Shooting is just a small part of the job, it’s getting to the position and waiting for hours that gets annoying so you have a lot of time to think but you have to be alert and aware of your environment at all times. I’m in my mid 50’s now and it’d be difficult for me, if even possible, to do what I was capable of back then.
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I read his biography, which was quite interesting. There has been lively debate regarding the veracity of the story where his shot went through the enemy sniper's scope and into his head. MythBusters even tried to recreate the incident under control circumstances, but failed. Can you shed more light on the actual event?
It happened, and Hollywood puts that in every film about snipers. Only one other sniper in history is known to do the same thing, Austrian sniper Mattheaus Hetzenauer with 245 confirmed kills, around 100 in a counter sniper role. he put one through the scope of a sniper at about 600 yards, although he admitted that it was unintentional. We may do a video on him, Colin knew him.
@@FORGOTTENHISTORYCHANNEL I had read the scope was in the Marine Corps collection, but your video indicated the rifle was stolen, so does that mean the scope is missing as well?
@@Paladin1873 you are right sir, myth busters did a show about this. At the end didn't they finally get one to go through and determine that the debris was enough to kill, and deemed it plausible? However never being able to shoot straight through without hitting the sides of the scope?
@@jamesdeen3011 I honestly don't recall. Their video may be out there in the ether somewhere. Whether debris, the bullet, or the scope itself killed him, I can't say. All I know is Hathcock got him and that's all that really matters in war.
@@Paladin1873 that's exactly right. The winner is the man who walks away. It could have been a lucky shot, who knows. Even a blind hog can find an acorn every now and again.