Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Vietnam Story Continues

Charles Henderson

Jan 2003 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

The author of the bestselling Vietnam War memoir Marine Sniper continues the incredible true story of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock...

In the United States Marine Corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappeared for weeks on end in the wilderness with nothing but intellect and iron will to protect them—as they would watch, wait, and finally strike.

But of all of the snipers who ever hunted human prey, one man stands above and beyond as one of the most legendary fighting men ever to pull a trigger. That man was Carlos Hathcock.

In Marine Sniper, the true-life missions of United States Marine Corps sniper Carlos Hathcock were revealed in explosive detail. Now, the incredible story of a remarkable Marine continues—with harrowing, never-before-published accounts of courage and perseverance. These are the powerful stories of a man who rose to greatness not for personal gain or glory, but for duty and honor. A rare inside look at the U.S. Marine’s most challenging missions—and the one man who made military history.

Ratings and reviews

My Father & Uncles served in the Vietnam War. They are all my Heroes. The citizens of the USA need to do more to Honor our Korean & Vietnam Veterans. These Men & Women did not choose the war or had input on how it should be fought. They were young people who answered the call for their Country. Win or Lose, it should not matter. People need to wake up and honor their Veterans. NO MATTER WHAT. GOD BLESS THE USA AND THANK YOU TO ANYONE WHO HAS SERVED.

First read "Marine Sniper" then read this book. Marine Sniper hours more in depth with Carlos's mindset during his missions and feeling like you're right beside him. Silent Warrior discusses more as a third person watching both Carlos and NVA's perspective. Which is why this book is classified under the "fiction" category, but is incredibly accurate to Carlos's side. the last few chapters the writer discusses how friendship and experiences with Carlos from the mood 80's to the 90's leading to his death. They are very positive chapters reminiscing on their time together, where Silent Warrior discussed more of Carlos's battle over his but recovery, depression and MS. I barely read books... like 1 book every 5 years, and I read both Marine Sniper and Silent Warrior in a month.

Gunnery Sgt Hathcock is one of America's true hero's. Not only for his war service but also his living the Marine code of honor towards all people.

About the author

Charles Henderson is a veteran of more than twenty-three years in the United States Marine Corps, with a distinguished career spanning from Vietnam to the Gulf War, after which he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. He is the author of the critically acclaimed military classics Marine Sniper and Silent Warrior, which first chronicled the exploits of USMC sniper Carlos Hathcock. He is also the author of Marshalling the Faithful, Goodnight Saigon, Jungle Rules, and the fictional Jack Valentine Marine Sniper series.