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White Feather: Carlos Hathcock USMC scout sniper

This biography follows Carlos Hathcock, a Marine Corps scout sniper whose service in the Vietnam War made him one of the most celebrated marksmen of his era. It traces his path from his early years and enlistment through the demanding training that shaped his skills, and into the long, dangerous missions in which he operated behind enemy lines.

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Along the way the book looks at the discipline, patience and personal cost that marked his career, and at the reputation that grew up around his name both during and after the war.

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