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Sniper's Conflict : An Elite Sharpshooter?s Thrilling Account of Hunting Insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq by Monty B (2014, Hardcover)
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I could make out the head and shoulders of the insurgent as he was firing in the prone position. The round impacted into the target just below the shoulder. The author sets the scene with action on a 2004 tour in Iraq where hard lessons were learnt.
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PublisherSkyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-101629146838
ISBN-139781629146836
eBay Product ID (ePID)201544181
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Book TitleSniper's Conflict : An Elite Sharpshooter?s Thrilling Account of Hunting Insurgents in Afghanistan and Iraq
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMilitary Science, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / Iraq War (2003-2011), Military
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorMonty B
FormatHardcover
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Item Height1 in
Item Weight15.2 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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SynopsisI could make out the head and shoulders of the insurgent as he was firing in the prone position. I aimed for the centre area . . . removed the safety catch and held that point of aim. Then I slowly and deliberately operated my trigger squeezing it gently to the rear. The round impacted into the target just below the shoulder. The target seemed to slide down disappearing out of sight, the rifle muzzle remained pointing uppermost in the air. The author sets the scene with action on a 2004 tour in Iraq where hard lessons were learnt. Next stop Helmand District, Afghanistan, after rigorous training. By now he had been a Sniper Instructor for eight years and his depth of knowledge makes this almost a sniper's manual. This, combined with his descriptions of the sniper engagements experienced during his Battalion's action packed tour, make this a thrilling and instructive read. He describes not just the operational background moves and tactics but his emotions--taking life even from distances of a kilometer is traumatic. Intense though the action was, there were long periods of watching and waiting--called Enduring Patience). Snipers work in pairs so relationship and trust are all important. Snipers are elite soldiers and clearly the author is among the best of the best. A Sniper's Conflict is a superb account of professional soldiering at the sharp end. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home., "I could make out the head and shoulders of the insurgent as he was firing in the prone position. I aimed for the centre area . . . removed the safety catch and held that point of aim. Then I slowly and deliberately operated my trigger squeezing it gently to the rear. The round impacted into the target just below the shoulder. The target seemed to slide down disappearing out of sight, the rifle muzzle remained pointing uppermost in the air." The author sets the scene with action on a 2004 tour in Iraq where hard lessons were learnt. Next stop Helmand District, Afghanistan, after rigorous training. By now he had been a Sniper Instructor for eight years and his depth of knowledge makes this almost a sniper's manual. This, combined with his descriptions of the sniper engagements experienced during his Battalion's action packed tour, make this a thrilling and instructive read. He describes not just the operational background moves and tactics but his emotions--taking life even from distances of a kilometer is traumatic. Intense though the action was, there were long periods of watching and waiting--called Enduring Patience). Snipers work in pairs so relationship and trust are all important. Snipers are elite soldiers and clearly the author is among the best of the best. A Sniper's Conflict is a superb account of professional soldiering at the sharp end. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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- Apr 28, 2016
It's a hard life.
This is a very easy to read book.I found myself not wanting to put it down.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 18, 2017
Good read
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
