13 Cent Killers: The 5th Marine Snipers in Vietnam
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Publisher Description
It's not easy to stay alive with a $1,000 bounty on your head.
In 1967, a bullet cost 13 cents, and no one gave Uncle Sam a bigger bang for his buck than the 5th Marine Regiment Sniper Platoon. So feared were these lethal marksmen that the Viet Cong offered huge rewards for killing them. Now noted Vietnam author John J. Culbertson, a former 5th Marine sniper himself, presents the riveting true stories of young Americans who fought with bolt rifles and bounties on their heads during the fiercest combat of the war, from 1967 through the desperate Tet battle for Hue in early '68.
In spotter/shooter pairs, sniper teams accompanied battle-hardened Marine rifle companies like the 2/5 on patrols and combat missions. The sniper teams were at the cutting edge in the art of jungle warfare, showing the patience, stealth, combat marksmanship, and raw courage that made the unit the most decorated regimental sniper platoon in the Vietnam War. Harrowing and unforgettable, these accounts pay tribute to the heroes who made the greatest sacrifice of all.
Customer Reviews
Outstanding Book
This book tells a story how young americans held there own in a fight that has been untold .
Missing information
I found this book interesting however it makes no mention of the first scout sniper school which was created by Carlos Hathcocks commanding officer. It also contradicts tactics taught by Sgt Hathcock. One such statement is that snipers should not take shots over 600 meters.