The Sniper: The Untold Story of the Marine Corps Greatest Marksman of All Time by Jim Lindsay

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

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  Jerry Boyd

  I lived in Baker City for many years and met Chuck on several occasions. As a law enforcement officer I attended the high risk entry class he presented for area law enforcement personnel. Two things were clear and the book makes those points. #1. He is a humble, low key
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  Smitty

  Unless I missed it, and please tell if I did, where the author left out the part where Mr. Mawhinney setup, and executed, a great ambush on a bunch of NVA regulars crossing a river at night. He got 16 of them. I read about that back in the 90s. We were told a book was
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  Stan Cuzick

  Great story told from a perspective that made you feel like you were there. Could not put this book down with out thinking about it all day. What a tribute! Highly Recommend this for anyone that wants the story behind the story. Thanks Jim Lindsay for dedicating your
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  Charlie LURP

  This is an OK book to a point. The author comes across as an amateur at writing and Chuck Mawhinney gives us few details of his sniping career. There are what seem like the mandatory chapters on his high school drinking adventures that all Viet Nam books have. I'm glad
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  Kindle Customer

  I served four years in southeast Asia during the Vietnam war. I was in flight operations in the Air Force. The Sniper provided me with insight of the courage and bravery of those who fought on the ground. Thank you
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  Enviro

  A man we should strive to emulate. He did every job to the best of his ability regardless of the task. He is not a bragger or a glory hoar. I’d love to have a beer with Mr. Mawhinney
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  Sandra Matthiesen

  The book was well written really liked learning about the Snipers childhood and what his life was all about not just the Vietnam war,I would recommend this book,its a good read
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  Michael Richards

  I received this book on Friday evening and finished reading it Saturday. Very riveting and the chapters just flow smoothly. Can tell Chuck’s very smooth telling if events. I’m very happy that Chuck Mawhinney finally agreed to a book on his life. Well worth the money. Semper