Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Story Continues (original 2000; edition 2000)

This book accomplishes its goal of fixing Carlos Hathcock as a role model for Marine marksmen and US Military enlisted men. The biographer’s writing is slightly uneven but still worth the time learning about the life and work of one of the more unassuming characters of the Vietnam era. This book follows upon the earlier biography of Hathcock Marine Sniper: One Shot, One Kill. This second work explores a bit more of the context for what was facing Hathcock. Silent Warrior covers the demise of The Apache, The Frenchman, and the team of snipers whose sole mission was to eliminate Hathcock. Also included was a support mission where Jose Jimenez was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor and Hathcock's own Silver Star. The book also covers Hathcock’s early visits to enjoy Norwalk, and La Habra, California and, years later, his recovery from severe burns. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs P. Pace is given a positive review as organizing a celebration for Hathcock in a long overdue ceremony. Recommended for military enthusiasts of US Marine history. ( )