snipers

The story of the Battle of Ramadi, as told by a Navy SEAL who ran with the legendary military unit known as the Punishers, which included Chris Kyle (American Sniper), Mike Monsoor, Ryan Job, and Marc Lee. The deadliest platoon in Iraq, they secured key locations during 2006, a pivotal year in the Iraq War.

Craig Harrison holds the world record for a long-distance kill. In November, 2009, in Afghanistan, under intense pressure, he saved the lives of his comrades with the longest confirmed sniper kill: 2,475 meters. He has seen active service in the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan. When he was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan, he was left battling severe PTSD. When his identity was revealed in the press, he also had to cope with threats from Al Qaeda against him and his family. For Craig, the price of heroism has been high.

Written by a retired military sniper and based on extensive interviews with snipers currently on active duty, this book provides a realistic depiction of urban combat and gives an in-depth discussion of the elite snipers' weapons, training and tactics.

Autobiography of Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle about his achievements on the field of battle during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan between 1999 and 2009, earning one hundred and fifty Pentagon-confirmed kills and more unconfirmed with his sniper rifle. Explores Kyle's life on duty and also how the wars have affected him and his wife, Taya, at home.

Through tales of combat and brotherhood, Nicholas Irving shares the true story of his extraordinary career as the 3rd Ranger Battalion's deadliest sniper. Labeled "The Reaper", his actions on the battlefield became the stuff of legend, culminating in an extraordinary face-off against an enemy sniper known simply as The Chechnian.

"Snipers: skilled, cautious, and keen-eyed shooters who hide and wait for their assigned targets to appear. For a sniper, staying out of view--whether within some bushes or peeking over a rooftop--is job one. But snipers don't stay hidden for readers of this engrossing book, which pulls back the cover and the camouflage, providing a detailed and inside look at the training, the tools, and the history of how a select few get to be top guns in the U.S. military"--Provided by the publisher.

"A retired marine sniper and an award-winning journalist present an insider's assessment of America's sniper force to challenge popular misconceptions and pay tribute to the snipers who made pivotal contributions during the War on Terror"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the life of Chris Kyle, discussing his childhood, family background, education, service in the United States Navy SEALS, and his time as a sniper.

Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL, recounts his life and military experiences, discusses his record for the most career sniper kills in United States military history and the bounty placed on his head by Iraqi insurgents, provides an eye-witness account of war in Iraq, shares the strains of war on his marriage and family, and honors his fellow soldiers.