The sangin sniper was one, possibly two, mercenary snipers employed by the taliban insurgency who killed one and wounded two u. British sniper sets new long distance kill shot record 8,120 feet ammoland gun news. A kit up tipster sent us some late breaking gouge on a record sniper kill in afghanistan made by corporal of the horse craig harrison, a. Sniper s taliban shots earn him place in military record books. This is the helmet camera footage showing the attack, and the marine that.
Insurgent attacks reach record high level in afghanistan, u. The sniper s shots broke a record previously held by cpl. In his new book the longest kill, craig, from cheltenham, gloucs. The 2,500yard shot was just one of the 93 confirmed kills hathcock made during his career. Craig harrison born november 1974 is a former corporal of horse coh in the blues and royals, a cavalry regiment of the british army, who held the previous record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat. Groundbreaking, thrilling and revealing, the reaper is the astonishing memoir of special operations direct action sniper nicholas irving, the 3rd ranger battalions deadliest sniper with 33 confirmed kills, though his remarkable career total, including probables, is unknown.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The current record for longest range sniper kill is 2,430 metres 7,972 ft, accomplished by a canadian sniper, of the third battalion princess patricias canadian light infantry 3 ppcli, during the invasion of afghanistan, using a. Jun 22, 2017 the bullet traveled 3,450 metersover two milesand took less than 10 seconds to reach its target. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan kindle edition by cavallaro, gina, larsen, matt, cody, richard.
A sniper is a trained marksman who operates alone, in a pair, or with a sniper team to maintain close visual contact with a target and engage the targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the detection capabilities of enemy personnel. It was feared his role as a sniper, whose main responsibility is to target important leaders in war zones such as iraq and afghanistan, could see him and his family targeted by ukbased islamists. Read about afghanistan, records, oneday internationals, records by team cricket team records only on. Canadian sniper shatters world record for the longest. Americas slowmotion military and policy disaster in. Jan 22, 2015 american sniper, nominated for six oscars, is based on the memoir of chris kyle, a navy seal who became the deadliest sniper in u. Oct 03, 2014 afghanistan is now the scene of americas longest foreign war, a grim and wasteful failure that has ground on for thirteen years with no real end in sight, even though president obama has. The former british army marksman who holds the record for the longest range sniper kill in. T his weekends afghan elections were a happy occasion for a country that has had few such moments of late. The 8 longest sniper shots ever recorded on the battlefield. The label was started by dj stancho together with spens, rado stefanov aka chup, trombona a. May 04, 2010 brit makes record sniper kill in afghanistan.
Lyudmila pavlichenko, a soviet sniper during world war ii, credited with 309 kills, and is regarded as the most successful female sniper in history. My life in the navy seal sniper corps and how i trained americas deadliest marksmen by. Hathcock held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill for 35 years. Canadian sniper destroys record for longest kill with over. It has helped many unknown artists to gain popularity and respect among the fans. Craig harrison is known predominantly for his record sniper shot that he made in afghanistan, but his experience goes far deeper.
The book uses a 6 ring polydura mini binder, which allows the operator to organize the book per. Mar 16, 20 video of stephen mcelroy who is an army sniper, leader, father and husband. Armys record breaking sniper who killed two taliban a mile and a half away driven to the brink of suicide by his chilling job craig harrison, 40, killed two militant assassins from range of 2,475. British royal marine is worlds deadliest sniper telegraph. Corporal reported to have recorded 173 confirmed kills during tours of afghanistan and iraq, putting him ahead of us navy seal chris kyle featured in american sniper film. The amazing shots have earned cavalryman craig harrison a place in the military record books. A canadian sniper made a record shot 2,400 meters in afghanistan, using a 12. The deadliest weapon in the world is a marine and his rifle. Shooting experts say a canadian sniper s fatal shot of an isis fighter at a world record distance of 2. Mr harrison writes about his experiences in a new book, the. Apr 11, 2011 in late september 2008, while embedded with us marines and afghan paramilitary units, keith lepor was shot by a sniper. He has said that his overall experience eroded his trust in the armed forces. Hero sniper takes out isis fanatic in iraq with incredible two mile shot the longest confirmed kill ever recorded a member of canadas joint task force 2. August 30 pikkie greef, national secretary of the south african national defence union, discusses the role of snipers in armed conflict and.
Having family that served in iraq and afghanistan, this book really opens you up to what they went through and still are. Dec 04, 2016 a deadly sas sniper has successfully scored his 100th kill after blasting an isis chief during the battle of mosul. The blistering true story of a british battle group under siege received 4. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian sniper set a new record for the longest confirmed kill last month after he shot and killed an isis insurgent in iraq that was 3,450 meters away. The previous record was set by canadian sniper rob furlong back in 2002 when he recorded a kill from a range of 2,657 yards. That single shot remains the farthest in iraq by any american or british sniper.
Like those of special forces soldiers, sniper identities are normally kept secret for security reasons. The usmade rifle is known in the canadian armed forces as the c15 long range sniper weapon and was responsible for multiple record breaking shots during operation anaconda in afghanistan in 2002. Canadian sniper destroys record for longest kill with over two mile shot the unnamed individual was from joint task force jtf 2, canadas most elite and secretive special operations unit. Sniper in afghanistan scores a kill at record setting 2. Perry and furlong were part of a sixman sniper team during 2002s operation anaconda, part of the war in afghanistan. My greatest untold missions and the art of being a sniper. The canadian special operations command has just confirmed that one of their canadian special forces snipers operating in afghanistan scored a confirmed kill from a distance of 2. Marcus luttrell born november 7, 1975 is a former united states navy seal who received the navy cross and purple heart for his actions in june 2005 against taliban fighters during operation red wings. From the new york times bestselling author and costar of foxs american grit comes a rare and powerful book on the art of being a sniper. A canadian sniper in afghanistan has been confirmed as hitting an enemy soldier at a range of 2,310 meters 7565 ft1. Former sniper with the canadian military rob furlong discusses the difficulty of the shot and the importance of the shooters team.
Ssg adelbert waldron, an american sniper who currently holds the record for the highest number of confirmed kills for american snipers during the vietnam war 109. A kit up tipster sent us some late breaking gouge on a record sniper kill in afghanistan made by corporal of the horse craig harrison, a british soldier, while he. His book, the first to be written by a trained sniper in afghanistan, reveals the psychological pressures and awesome lifeanddeath responsibility of his role and, in particular, the deadly catandmouse games with the enemy snipers intent on their own kills. John plaster military snipers rifles sniper rifles sniper rifles in war sniper war in afghanistan stories of war. British sniper craig harrison the silent assassin breaks. American sniper as viewed by real american snipers usa today. Armys recordbreaking sniper driven to suicide by his. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest. The sniper data books are printed on tan rite in rain all weather paper, in a compact paper size of 4 58 x 7. Snipers taliban shots earn him place in military record books. The soldier, a veteran of the wars in iraq and afghanistan, killed the hi. This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. Sources say the sniper killed an islamic state insurgent from a distance. The reaper is gripping autobiography of sniper who.
Us tactical supply the premiere provider of quality tactical accessories. The number two spot on this list of the longest sniper shots of all time is held by corporal of horse craig harrison of the british army with a 2,707yard 1. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking kill shot. Corporal furlongs record was bested by a british soldier, corporal of horse craig harrison, of the blues and royals, household cavalry, who recorded two 2,475 m 2,707 yd shots confirmed by gps in november 2009, also during.
The prior record was held by a british sniper, craig harrison, who in 2009 shot a taliban gunner from 2,475 meters, or about a mile and a half, away during an operation in afghanistan. In his book the longest kill, sgt harrison, from cheltenham. Sa snipers shot may have entered record books youtube. Rob furlong, a canadian forces soldier, who in 2005 killed an al qaeda gunman from about 7,972 feet away. Previously, canadian corporal rob furlong had set the world record in 2002 at 2,430 metres when he gunned down an afghan. Michael yon, courageous independent reporter and author of moment of truth in iraq, has just returned to the united states from afghanistan. The 7 best books on afghanistan add to plan pratiek sparsh samantara surveys some of the best contemporary literary fiction and nonfiction to come out of afghanistan, from both afghan and international authors, and looks at how these books interpret the culture, society and history of this unsettled landscape.
Sa sniper s shot may have entered record books enca. Dec 03, 2014 the longest sniper kill december 3, 2014 karl smallwood one comment throughout the history of modern warfare, the record for longest confirmed sniper kill is one that has steadily gotten more and more extreme as technology has progressed. Yes, it is a book about a british army sniper who holds the record for the. A recordbreaking british army sniper who killed taliban insurgents from more. Canadian sniper breaks record by killing is fighter more than. This is a reenactment of the longest sniper shot ever by any soldier. Rob furlong born november 11, 1976 is a canadian former military sniper who has previously between march 2002 and november 2009 held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at 2,430 m 2,657 yd. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. By the time he received an honorable discharge as a staff sergeant, paratrooper, and sniper team leader in the 82nd airborne division in 2005, hed become known as long riflefor shooting an iraqi insurgent at 1,100 meters in fallujah in the fall of 2003. Craig harrison is most famous for his military service in afghanistan as a sniper. Apr 23, 2007 forward operating base salerno, afghanistan army news service, april 23, 2007 soldiers from task force fury are the first in a combat zone to receive a new sniper rifle, the xm110 semi.
William langewiesche believes the war in afghanistan may prove. The creative penn writing, selfpublishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing. In march 2002, furlong participated in operation anaconda in afghanistan s shahikot valley. Canadian sniper sets new record after shooting an isis. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan cavallaro, gina, matt larsen, cody ret. The soldier recorded the longest confirmed sniper kill in combatat a range of 2,705 yards, or a little over 1. Craig harrison born november 1974 is a former corporal of horse coh in the blues and royals, a cavalry regiment of the british army, who held the previous record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at a range of 2,475 m 2,707 yd. Yes, he does dabble a little into the logistics and proceedings of being a sniper, but it is not what his book is about. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jun 23, 2017 canadian sniper breaks record by killing is fighter more than two miles away. These involved the clinical killing of targets at ranges of 1,000 meters or greater. The readers that give this book 1 stars didnt even leave a comment and i would agree with them because this book is not for everyone.
Sniper shatters record, kills isis fighter from 2 miles. This was done by coh craig harrison in 2009 in afghanistan by killing two taliban goat fuckers from a distance of 2,475 m 2,707 yd. Armys recordbreaking sniper driven to suicide by his chilling job. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Native new yorker joe lebleu, retired from the military, reenlisted after 911 and saw action of the leader of a sniper team in both iraq and afghanistan.
Serving military, law enforcement, first responders, and the public. Sniper in the sri lanka army during the countrys civil war, who is recorded to have a 217 confirmed kills tamil tigers. Longest recorded sniper kills military wiki fandom. Also take into account that this is not a manual on being a sniper. The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces successfully hit a target from a distance of 3,540 metres, a record for the longest sniper kill shot. Jun 04, 20 during the 2010 assault on marja in helmand province, afghanistan, cpl. Army sniper in afghanistan with his barrett rifle youtube. Sniper records is the first bulgarian hiphop record label. He shares his experiences since joining the army and deploying to afghanistan.
Combat photojournalist hit by sniper in afghanistan youtube. Craig harrison recalls his recordbreaking effort in afghanistan. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot the soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in. The following are the national records in athletics in afghanistan maintained by the afghanistan athletic.
Hero sniper takes out isis fanatic in iraq with incredible. Afghanistan in november 2009, which remain the longest confirmed kills. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with two. Max rose rips nyc mayor for being mia on veteran suicides. Useful articles, audios and videos on how to sell more books, reach more readers and market your book. Furlong, for a time, held the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in military history at 2,657 yd. British sniper in afghanistan kills six taliban with one bullet. While he was highly commended and praised for his shot, which saved 12 men, he felt totally abandoned by his regiment once he developed ptsd. Soldier who holds the record for longest sniper kill. Wahlburgers to open its first military base location, but itll be a while. Read about records, afghanistan, oneday internationals, series results cricket team records only on. A snipers story in iraq and afghanistan 9781599214405. This shot held the record for the longest sniper shot of all time for several years until a canadian sniper smashed his record in 2017. Armys recordbreaking sniper who killed two taliban a mile and a half away.
A canadian special forces sniper in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest kill shot, after taking out an islamic state insurgent in iraq at a distance of 3. Snipers in afghanistan receive new weapon article the. A united states marine corps sniper who holds the record for most confirmed kills by a us marine 103. There is an element of art involved where the sniper actually has. An army sniper has earned a place in military history by killing two taliban machine gunners from more than a mile and a half away. However, the spotter needed to gauge any altitude change between the sniper hidein a high riseand target, fast. Former canadian forces sniper rob furlong discusses his world record shot of 2,430m in afghanistan during operation anaconda in 2002 and his subsequent treatment by the military. Craig harrison has what it takes and in november 2009 in afghanistan, under intense. Hero sas sniper records 100th kill after battling isis in. Thomas gibbonsneff was the leader of a marine corps scout sniper team that came under fire from a taliban sniper. A royal marine who has 173 confirmed kills fighting taliban insurgents is the deadliest sniper. The sniper is a member of joint task force 2 and he made the 2. Us citizen and captain in the 21st battalion, canadian expeditionary force.
These are the 10 deadliest snipers in history tribunist. The sniper, like others in the area, had proved surprisingly effective, and corporal gibbonsneffs team was ordered to flush him out. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan. In his time in afghanistan, corporal of horse harrison also survived being shot in the head and escaped an attack which left 36 bullet holes in his jeep. If you want to know these stories, buy his book, its that simple.
Marine snipers set records in iraq outside the beltway. British sniper sets longest sniper shot record 8,120 feet. This shot held the record for the longest sniper shot of all time for several years until a canadian sniper smashed his record. A canadian sniper has broken the record for the worlds longest confirmed sniper kill, shooting an isis fighter in iraq. If you are looking for a book that is entertaining, intelligent, and most of all passionate. Canadian sniper hits isis militant with recordsetting shot. Drops mother of all bombs on isis cave in afghanistan duration. A hunt for a deadly sniper from two perspectives the new.
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