A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot. Please consider supporting this project by buying a book as a gift for someone, or for yourself. Sniper shatters record, kills isis fighter from 2 miles. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed. August 30 pikkie greef, national secretary of the south african national defence union, discusses the role of snipers in armed conflict and how a south africa sharpshooter in the drc may have. Just because you cant see him, doesnt mean he cant. The charges include sexual assault, forcible confinement, drugging and assault, and all involve events that happened after mr. These are the images of the afghan conflict that we are accustomed to seeing. From retired elite sniper jody mitic, who lost both of his legs below the knees in afghanistan, unflinching is an uplifting memoir on military issues, endurance, and overcoming adversity. Canadian sniper sets record for longest confirmed kill in military history. How canadas military produces some of the worlds best snipers.
A canadian special forces sniper in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest kill shot, after taking out an islamic state insurgent at a distance of 3. Unflinching the making of a canadian sniper in the book unflinching the making of a canadian sniper by jody mitic, it walks you through the course of the life of jody mitic. A canadian sniper in afghanistan has been confirmed as hitting an enemy soldier at a range of 2,310 meters, the longest recorded and confirmed sniper shot in history. The globe and mail said the shooter used a mcmillan tac50 rifle. American sniper as viewed by real american snipers usa today. Sales of the books support the ongoing printing and distribution of the book and tape in afghanistan. Read canadian forces in afghanistan 3book bundle, by emily spencer, colonel bernd horn online on bookmate canadian forces, including special operations forces, have played an outsize role in the.
His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper training, and firefights in afghanistan. When they begin taking shots at the soldiers, they are met with a heavy volume of return fire from a 50 cal machine gun. His record stood for over 7 years and was improved upon by craig harrison with a distance of 2,475 m 2,707 yd using a l115a3 long range rifle. This is a prime example of firing at a concealed enemy. Oct 06, 2014 watch the trailer for the clint eastwooddirected american sniper, based on the reallife figure of chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in american military history. Canadas largest overseas commitment is joint task force afghanistan, the formation comprising all canadian forces personnel and assets deployed in southwest asia. Canadian forces in afghanistan 3book bundle by emily. Canada took on a larger role starting in 2006 after the canadian troops were redeployed to kandahar province. Anyways, this is his story of his career as a canadian veteran of the afghanistan conflict.
A canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record. Outside the wire tells us more about the lives and deaths of canadian soldiers in afghanistan than will ever be conveyed in news reports or military briefings. Canada in afghanistan introduces readers to afghans and their culture, gives historical background from our involvement since 911, and covers operations casualties and the results. My life in the navy seal sniper corps and how i trained americas deadliest marksmen by. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest. Jun 25, 2017 a canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record. Nov 28, 2016 the sniper, brought up in a pit village, said he wanted to be a sniper from early on, when he went out hunting in the countryside with his father. It tells you the early stages of his life, about him always wanting to be in the army, and how it wasnt easy when his mom and dad split up when jody was young. Also included is an examination of a new strategic experiment the provincial reconstruction team and the technological advances used in this war.
Books and products from afghanistan canadian women for. Canadian snipers take on the taliban in hyena road. 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. Guinness world records names the record holder for longest shot as british sniper craig harrison, who shot two taliban fighters in afghanistan from 2,474 meters, or a little over 1. After being teased by her older sister, a young girl watches a war movie and decides to become a sniper. Taliban snipers maneuver within 100 meters of a us army position in zhari district, kandahar, afghanistan. Allied snipers in 15 extraordinary photographs during wwii.
A british sniper takes aim through the telescopic sights of his rifle on the range at a sniper training school in france, 27 july 1944. Feb 01, 2009 canadian snipers in afghanistan sniperlex1. Canadian forces, including special operations forces, have played an outsize role in the conflict in afghanistan, often under a cloak of secrecy. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper training, and firefights in afghanistan, culminating on the fateful night when he stepped on a landmine and lost both of his legs below the knees. Unflinching is one of those books that you just cant put down. Canada sent its first element of soldiers secretly in october 2001 from joint task force 2, and the first contingents of regular canadian troops arrived in afghanistan in januaryfebruary 2002. A sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. Its a book to make you cry and to make you feel proud, not just of the soldiers serving there but of all the soldiers who have worn the canadian uniform for the past century. Sorry aboot that, eh canadian sniper apologizes after.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan cavallaro, gina, matt larsen, cody ret. Jun 22, 2017 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. Read canadian forces in afghanistan 3book bundle no easy task no ordinary men no lack of courage by colonel bernd horn available from rakuten kobo. Mar 11, 2016 written and directed by paul gross, the film, which takes place before canadian forces ended their military role in 2011, opens with a sniper team led by ryan sanders rossif sutherland killing a. The commander of canadas elite special forces says a recordbreaking kill shot by one of his snipers in iraq is an incredible martial achievement that has been independently verified and speaks. Tactical weapons is the first american publication to be allowed access to inside the canadian armed forces advanced sniper school located at the canadian armed forces combat training centre at cfb gagetown tw spent time with the shooters and leaders of the finetuned combat training centre infantry school sniper cell that has produced some of the best warriors, snipers and sniper. After accidentally shooting the new kid on the block in the eye she learns a lesson about friendship before taking on her final mission. Aug 05, 2008 outside the wire tells us more about the lives and deaths of canadian soldiers in afghanistan than will ever be conveyed in news reports or military briefings. Canadian sniper in iraq makes longest confirmed kill shot. Shooting experts say a canadian sniper s fatal shot of an isis fighter at a worldrecord distance of 2.
In this case, the rifle was a mcmillian tac50 known as a c15 long range sniper weapon in canadian military parlance a. Warning thread canadian sniper flying body parts might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Canadian snipers kick butt in afghanistan, us army wants. Britains most experienced sniper tells of his frustration in. With georgia marshall, bani dhanoa, sophie marshall, ryan fisher. Afghanistan sniper foes afghans are renowned for excellent fieldcraft, displaying a native cunning that twice repelled british invaders in the 19th century and more recently defeated the soviet. Canadian forces, including special operations forces, have played an outsize role in the conflict in afghanistan, often. The previous record of 2,250 meters was set by us marine sniper carlos hathcock in vietnam in 1967. I had seen the title a few times and had placed it on my list of books to read. Aug 30, 2007 sniper one describes the tour of the 1st battalion, princess of waless royal regiment in iraq in 2004. Canada took on a larger role starting in 2006 after the canadian troops were redeployed to. An unidentified sniper from the elite joint task force 2 made the shot from a distance of 3,540 meters using a u. Bernd horn reveals the stories of the troops and operations behind canadas pivotal involvement in the afghanistan conflict. The soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in iraq.
The books are distributed in afghanistan in their original dari version. Written and directed by paul gross, the film, which takes place before canadian forces ended their military role in 2011, opens with a sniper team led by ryan sanders rossif sutherland killing a. Canadian snipers kick butt in afghanistan, us army wants to reward them brozne star, canadian brass says, uhh, no, let us think about it. Canadian hostage freed from taliban is charged with sexual. Jun 22, 2017 clocking in a 3,540 metres, a sniper with canadas elite jtf2 special forces unit has shattered the record for longest confirmed sniper shot in military history. The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces. That single shot remains the farthest in iraq by any american or british sniper. Bombs, blood, explosions, violence, battles, helmeted soldiers, armed taliban. Aug 16, 2017 directed by dennis alexander nicholson. The sniper, whose identity is being withheld for operational security reasons, said he was sorry both to the isis fighter he killed and to the former recordholder, british soldier craig harrison, whose record his 2. The artisans are paid for the products at the time the shipments are made to canada and prices are set at fair wages. Canadian forces in afghanistan 3book bundle dundurn press. Hyena road is a canadian war drama that follows a sniper team in combat with the taliban in afghanistan. Craig harrison is most famous for his military service in afghanistan as a sniper but he also served in the british army in iraq and the balkans.
New raw video of scout sniper marines with 1st battalion, 1st marines, rct6 during operation helmand viper. 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 10, 2008 in my opinion, contact charlie is another must read book on the war in afghanistan. American singleshot warriors in iraq and afghanistan. In iraq, the sniper hit an isis militant from more than 2. 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. This initiative provides educational and economic opportunities to previously unemployed and unskilled afghan women. Sa snipers shot may have entered record books youtube. Sniper one describes the tour of the 1st battalion, princess of waless royal regiment in iraq in 2004.
Canadian soldiers sniping prowess goes all the way back to the first world war. 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. 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. While on patrol with the 1st battalion royal canadian regiment deep within enemy territory, sniper jody mitic stepped on a land mine and lost both legs below the knee. Sniper shatters record, kills isis fighter from 2 miles away. From retired elite sniper jody mitic, who lost both of his legs below t.
Jody mitics memoir chronicles his time in the canadian military and how. Jun 23, 2017 an unidentified sniper from the elite joint task force 2 made the shot from a distance of 3,540 meters using a u. 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. Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible. A history of the military sniper, from the sharpshooter to afghanistan. Products from afghanistan beautiful handcrafted products made by afghan women are sold through our chapter network in canada. Canadian special operations sniper hit target from more than. Canadian sniper in iraq makes longest confirmed kill shot in. Eyeopening, exciting and also shocking, its a fast moving account of in retrospect, the invasion or iraq is rarely seen as a good thing. The making of a canadian sniper book trailer youtube. The canadian army, the taliban and the battle that saved afghanistan. Advanced sniper training of the canadian armed forces. Canadian forces in afghanistan 3book bundle rakuten kobo. Sniper s day in battle of raqqa syria combat footage duration.
Watch the trailer for the clint eastwooddirected american sniper, based on the reallife figure of chris kyle, the most lethal sniper in american military history. Jan 04, 2016 taliban snipers maneuver within 100 meters of a us army position in zhari district, kandahar, afghanistan. Snipers training at the same sniper school as the photographs above, somewhere in a french village, 27 july 1944. Jun 22, 2017 the globe and mail said the shooter used a mcmillan tac50 rifle.
Canadian special operations sniper hit target from more. Ottawa a canadian sniper apologized today after he was confirmed to have scored the longest lethal shot on record, according to sources. His record stood for over 7 years and was improved upon by craig harrison with a distance of 2,475 m 2,707 yd using a l115a3 long range. The grueling and very challenging nature of sniper missions in the rugged and remote mountains of afghanistan provide the general reader with real contrast to the desert and urban missions of book one. Snipers day in battle of raqqa syria combat footage duration. Being a avid reader, i will pick up anything that has to do with the military.
Rob furlong born 11 november 1976 is a canadian former military sniper who, from march 2002 until november 2009, held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at 2,430 m 2,657 yd. 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. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian special forces sniper in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest kill shot, after taking out an islamic state insurgent at a distance of 3. A sniper applying camouflage face cream at a sniper school in a normandy village, 27 july 1944. Unflinching book by jody mitic official publisher page simon. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
The photographic journey of a canadian sniper in afghanistan mr olortiz on. The sniper, brought up in a pit village, said he wanted to be a sniper from early on, when he went out hunting in the countryside with his father. 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. Britains most experienced sniper tells of his frustration. Canadas role in the afghanistan war began in late 2001. I especially appreciated the way it describes what really happened in southern afghanistan during fall 2005 and over the first half of 2006. Boyle and his family returned to canada in midoctober. Canadian sniper hits isis militant with recordsetting shot. Bernd horn reveals the stories of the troops and operations behind canadas pivotal involvement in the. A former canadian army sniper who fought in afghanistan in 2003.
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