Lindsay, Jim

The Sniper: The Untold Story of the Marine Corps' Greatest Marksman of All Time

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ISBN 13:: 9781250282422
author:: Lindsay, Jim
format:: Hardback
publisher:: St. Martin's Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 13.7 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Military, History,
Condition:: New
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The Sniper: The Untold Story of the Marine Corps' Greatest Marksman of All Time by Jim Lindsay For the first time, the remarkable true story of Chuck Mawhinney, the US Marine who holds the Corps' record for most confirmed sniper kills, is revealed. Mawhinney, just 18 years old, served in Vietnam and recorded 103 confirmed kills in 16 months, making him the youngest person to kill the enemy in combat. His story is one of heroism, character, and the human cost of war. Mawhinney's journey from recruit to the Marine Corps' deadliest sniper is a testament to his skill, charisma, and determination. After the war, he kept his accomplishments a secret, but his life changed forever when a fellow Marine sniper revealed his record in a book. Mawhinney went on to use his notoriety to train service members and law enforcement in the art of long-distance shooting, leaving a lasting legacy. This book tells Mawhinney's full story, including his heroic exploits in battle and the personal toll of taking a life. A gripping and thought-provoking account of one of the most remarkable stories in Marine Corps history.

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