Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. It is hunters sixth novel whose hero is bob lee swagger, a u. It does, and an enemy sniper, a free stater, sends a bullet flying. Other titles are published by pocket books and are available at most book stores. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The sniper begins just before dawn in dublin, ireland, during the irish civil war. There is going to be a bunch of never before seen original sniper photos. Recommended links for your information and education. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Small bore training rifles and conversion kits 19201945. 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.
The sniper by liam oflaherty plot summary litcharts. It is oflahertys first published work of fiction, published in a small londonbased socialist weekly the new leader 12 january 1923 while the war it depicted was still ongoing. Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance. A gritty, noholdsbarred behindthescenes memoir of life as one of the worlds top snipers. To open the exhibit the center will host the launch of a new book looking back at this tragedy, texas tower sniper. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
If you want a good reference book on german wwi wwii scopes pick up robert spielauers sniper scopes and mounts 19141945. A must buy for any germanaustrian sniper affecianados. United states marine corps scoutsniper association. This book is a rare firsthand account by a ruthlessly efficient german sniper of life and death during the bitter conflict that followed the nazi invasion of russia.
Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best picture from 1999 to 2009, u. A must buy for any german austrian sniper affecianados. The sniper summary the sniper by liam oflaherty is about two snipers on opposing sides of the irish civil war. The sniper poem by robert william service poem hunter. Robert is the author of 29 books, including dark paradise, hamilton hume and four works focusing on the sas and australias special forces. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. Robert spielauers book this book by robert spielauer is packed full of mauser k98 pictures of scopes and mounts of ww1,between the wars,and ww2. New sniper book covering scopes and mounts, 500 pages by robert spielauer whom i purchase a couple of scopes and mounts, plus he has refurbished a scope for me. You can try sniper on the easter front by albrecht wacker about sepp alleberger, a crack german sniper on ww2 credited with 257 kills and possibly responsible for 5x more. I then was able to track down the correct byf parts non serialed, a wartime 4x90 ajack, and a set of robert spielauer mounts. Mark greaney, new york times bestselling author of mission critical in this. My untold story as a sniper in our nations longest war 9780999769706. The sniper is a short story written by irish writer liam oflaherty, set during the early weeks of the irish civil war, during the battle of dublin. Sniper scopes mounts by robert spielauer wwi and wii german army reference book.
His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from. Best sniper fiction 15 books meet your next favorite book. 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. Im not so sure on this now, if any how if anyone can help me out with a spare adjustable focal end for sale, or even details of one. I dont expect to have the goods in hand for about 2. Sniper scopes mounts by robert spielauer wwi and wii. The three authors will talk about why they decided to write the book, why the event still resonates with austin, issues that the book.
The autobiography of the topranked marine sniper, swanson faces intrigue, betrayals and the ever present dangers of war. I grabbed it because it is the closest i will ever get to being able to afford a real german sniper. Because back home in tennessee i was a champeen shotthey made a sniper outa me. I learned to read the wind better, breathing and tigger control which has allowed me to kill squirrels at 120 yards with a remmy 512 bolt in 22 lr. Hi all, im trying to finish my replica, ww1 sniper rifles, my a5b4 scope is mainly complete, but im looking for a a5 type end to go on it, rather than just make up the simple knurled locking ring type end, that i understood, at the time was std for the b4s. This is a great piece of work, how a book about a sniper who doesnt use a sniper rifle can be good is all up to a great author. Kathy reilly of the washington post becomes interested in the story of ludmilla mili petrova, a legendary, beautiful female sniper who seems to have vanished from history. The k98k forum mauser rifle discussions optics and mauser sniper rifles book sniper scopes and mount19141945 from r. The more swagger learns about milis last mission, the more hes convinced her disappearance was no. Time to hunt by stephen hunter, point of impact by stephen hunter, sniper one. Modular sniper data book range estimation offset refill sheets. The world of a top special forces marksman 9781250010469. As the saying goesif one picture is worth a thousand wordsthen robert s book is worth a few million. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
As the saying goesif one picture is worth a thousand wordsthen robert s book is worth a few. Actually he read one of my posts and sent me an email. In sniper elite, rob maylor takes readers inside the closed world of. Sniper variations of the german k98k rifle richard d.
Ebook the sniper fide master charlie storey has spent years refining his favourite opening, successfully testing it out against players of all levels. Shooters bob lee swagger explained by the author who created. Ww2 german sniper scope rifle question snipers hide forum. You can get roberts email off of his website at his email address has changed. Wts bcd4 lsr, bnz45, byf45, and robert spielauer cad sniper scope replica i have a dollar figure i need to reach as fast as humanly possible. Plus i still have my 1980s us army marksmanship manuel and a combat sniper manuel i got when i was in rotc. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I got stuck with a very short timeline on this deployment, so i have to do many, many things very quickly. Reilly enlists former marine sniper bob lee swagger to parse out the scarce details of milis military service. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The difference between a sniper and a precision marksman is that the sniper is an expert in concealment and recon, among other nonshooting related characteristics. In recent books hes been more of an investigator, but id like to do a final book in which he is a sniper once again, even though hes old. Like robert spielauer did in his beautiful books, this blog will focus on pictures and short description. A book like this is over due, so many questions on sniper scopes on this site alone that go unanswered due to lack of knowledge or unwilling to share this information.
For more complete information, i invite you to visit the links section, redirecting to websites and books containing everything you need to know on the subject. Euro 82 including shipping for the printed version. German sniper scope and mount 19141945 book 2012 edition. Wts bcd4 lsr, bnz45, byf45, and robert spielauer cad. Sniper scopes mounts by robert spielauer wwi and wii german. Two snipers are stationed on opposite sides of a street.
The sniper introduces character nypd sergeant, joe ryker. They are all great reading my person favorite is hankcocks marine sniper book. I think you would be better served with the first book anyway since it covers all aspects of long range precision shooting, where as the plaster book covers all aspects of the. That one was a sporter rescue that i purchased that had the ht holes and solder still visible. Law kreigsmodell volume iii mike steves and bruce karem. Texas tower sniper book launch and reception for new. German sniper scope and mount 19141945 book 2012 edition new sniper scopes and mounts 19141945 robert spielauer 2012 edition book is printed in.
The sniper is a 1974 thriller novel by american author nelson demille. National bestseller bob lee swagger is a true american literary icon. Americas first campus active shooter by monte akers, nathan akers and dr. The book is an interesting biography and treatise on what it takes to be. Cookie policy this website uses cookies to ensure proper functionality of the shopping cart and checkout progress. Clint eastwood an amazingly detailed account of fighting in iraqa humanizing, brave story thats extremely readable. In this series of thrillers, written by the authors of the new york times bestselling shooter.
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