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PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250129931
ISBN-139781250129932
eBay Product ID (ePID)229587737
Product Key Features
Book TitleKilling School : inside the World's Deadliest Sniper Program
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicMilitary / Special Forces, Military / United States, Military
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorBrandon Webb, John David Mann
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight20.1 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-002452
Reviews"A deeply honest and personal look into what Navy SEAL snipers do for us. . . . As you read all the real-life accounts in this book you'll find they feel so honest and read so well it is hard to put the book down. During Webb's sniper school tenure, the course graduated some of the deadliest and most skilled snipers of this generation, including Adam Brown ( Fearless ) and Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ). . . . The Killing School is a bright window into the shadowy world of our elite snipers." -- Forbes " The Killing School reads like a screenplay for the most cinematic military adventure flick you've ever seen--except that every word of it is true. Brandon Webb is the real deal, and so are the four Spec Ops snipers whose exploits he traces with pulse-pounding detail." -- Kris "Tanto" Paronto, former Army Ranger, GRS operator, and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours "An important piece of Naval Special Warfare history--and one hell of a gripping read!" -- Dakota Meyer, former USMC scout sniper, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, New York Times bestselling author of Into the Fire "There were many reasons Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ) became the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. Brandon Webb's contribution to the SEAL sniper course--their killing school --was a key factor in Chris's journey." -- Scott McEwen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of American Sniper and American Commander "Sure to scare the hell out of any terrorist in line for a well-placed sniper shot. The Killing School is a gritty behind-the-scenes look at what makes the modern sniper so lethally effective in combat." -- Dick Marcinko, founder and first commanding officer of SEAL Team 6, author of the bestselling Rogue Warrior series, "Sure to scare the hell out of any terrorist in line for a well-placed sniper shot. The Killing School is a gritty behind-the-scenes look at what makes the modern sniper so lethally effective in combat." -- Dick Marcinko, founder and first commanding officer of SEAL Team 6, author of the bestselling Rogue Warrior series, "A deeply honest and personal look into what Navy SEAL snipers do for us. . . . As you read all the real-life accounts in this book you'll find they feel so honest and read so well it is hard to put the book down. During Webb's sniper school tenure, the course graduated some of the deadliest and most skilled snipers of this generation, including Adam Brown ( Fearless ) and Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ). . . . The Killing School is a bright window into the shadowy world of our elite snipers." -- Forbes " The Killing School reads like a screenplay for the most cinematic military adventure flick you've ever seen--except that every word of it is true. Brandon Webb is the real deal, and so are the four Spec Ops snipers whose exploits he traces with pulse-pounding detail." -- Kris "Tanto" Paronto, former Army Ranger, GRS operator, and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours "An important piece of Naval Special Warfare history--and one hell of a gripping read!" -- Dakota Meyer, former USMC scout sniper, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, New York Times bestselling author of Into the Fire "There were many reasons Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ) became the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. Brandon Webb's contribution to the SEAL sniper course--their killing school --was a key factor in Chris's journey." -- Scott McEwen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of American Sniper and American Commander "Sure to scare the hell out of any terrorist in line for a well-placed sniper shot. The Killing School is a gritty behind-the-scenes look at what makes the modern sniper so lethally effective in combat." -- Dick Marcinko, founder and first commanding officer of SEAL Team 6, author of the bestselling Rogue Warrior series "If you liked American Sniper , you'll love The Killing School ." -- America's 1st Freedom, " The Killing School reads like a screenplay for the most cinematic military adventure flick you've ever seen--except that every word of it is true. Brandon Webb is the real deal, and so are the four Spec Ops snipers whose exploits he traces with pulse-pounding detail." -- Kris "Tanto" Paronto, former Army Ranger, GRS operator, and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours "An important piece of Naval Special Warfare history--and one hell of a gripping read!" -- Dakota Meyer, former USMC scout sniper, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, New York Times bestselling author of Into the Fire "There were many reasons Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ) became the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. Brandon Webb's contribution to the SEAL sniper course--their killing school --was a key factor in Chris's journey." -- Scott McEwen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of American Sniper and American Commander "Sure to scare the hell out of any terrorist in line for a well-placed sniper shot. The Killing School is a gritty behind-the-scenes look at what makes the modern sniper so lethally effective in combat." -- Dick Marcinko, founder and first commanding officer of SEAL Team 6, author of the bestselling Rogue Warrior series, "A deeply honest and personal look into what Navy SEAL snipers do for us. . . . As you read all the real-life accounts in this book you'll find they feel so honest and read so well it is hard to put the book down. During Webb's sniper school tenure, the course graduated some of the deadliest and most skilled snipers of this generation, including Adam Brown ( Fearless ) and Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ). . . . The Killing School is a bright window into the shadowy world of our elite snipers." -- Forbes "This is what war looks like today...Through the SEALs' Sniper School, between 2003 and 2006, Webb trained 300 men to kill with stunning efficiency. He was essentially an instructor of human destruction." -- New York Post " The Killing School reads like a screenplay for the most cinematic military adventure flick you've ever seen--except that every word of it is true. Brandon Webb is the real deal, and so are the four Spec Ops snipers whose exploits he traces with pulse-pounding detail." -- Kris "Tanto" Paronto, former Army Ranger, GRS operator, and coauthor of the New York Times bestseller 13 Hours "An important piece of Naval Special Warfare history--and one hell of a gripping read!" -- Dakota Meyer, former USMC scout sniper, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, New York Times bestselling author of Into the Fire "There were many reasons Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ) became the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. Brandon Webb's contribution to the SEAL sniper course--their killing school --was a key factor in Chris's journey." -- Scott McEwen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of American Sniper and American Commander "Sure to scare the hell out of any terrorist in line for a well-placed sniper shot. The Killing School is a gritty behind-the-scenes look at what makes the modern sniper so lethally effective in combat." -- Dick Marcinko, founder and first commanding officer of SEAL Team 6, author of the bestselling Rogue Warrior series "If you liked American Sniper , you'll love The Killing School ." -- America's 1st Freedom
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Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal359.9840973
Table Of ContentAuthor's Note Maps Prologue: Living with Death I. THE MISSION 1. Warrior, Assassin, Spy 2. Born to Shoot 3. Hell II. THE CRAFT 4. Sniper School 5. The Platinum Standard 6. Zen Mind, Lethal Mind 7. The Reality of War 8. The Art and Science of the Shot III. THE STALK 9. Welcome to the Jungle 10. Outside the Box 11. The Long Night IV. THE SHOT 12. Ambush 13. Impact 14. Deliverance V. THE KILL 15. Taking Life Epilogue: Alive Afterword: A Spec Ops Sniper in Civilian Life
SynopsisAs a SEAL sniper and combat veteran, Webb was tapped to revamp the U.S. Naval Special Warfare (SEAL) Scout/Sniper School, incorporating the latest advances in technology and ballistics software to create an entirely new course that continues to test the skills and even the best warriors. In this revealing new book, Webb takes readers through every aspect of this training, describing how Spec Ops snipers are taught each dimension of their art. Trainees learn to utilize every edge possible to make their shot--from studying crosswinds, barometric pressure, latitude, and even the rotation of the Earth to becoming ballistic experts. But marksmanship is only one aspect of the training. Each SEAL's endurance, stealth and mental and physical stamina are tested and pushed to the breaking point. Webb also shows how this training plays out in combat, using real-life exploits of the world's top snipers, including Jason Delgado, who led a Marine platoon in the Battle of Husaybah and made some of the most remarkable kill shots in the Iraq War; Nicholas Irving, the U.S. Army Ranger credited with thirty-three kills in a single three-month tour in Afghanistan; and Rob Furlong, who during Operation Anaconda delivered the then-longest kill shot in history. During Webb's sniper school tenure, the course graduated some of the deadliest and most skilled snipers of this generation, including Marcus Luttrell ( Lone Survivor ), Adam Brown ( Fearless ), and Chris Kyle ( American Sniper ). From recon and stalk, to complex last minute adjustments, and finally the moment of taking the shot, The Killing School demonstrates how today's sniper is trained to function as an entire military operation rolled into a single individual--an army of one.
LC Classification NumberUD330.W334 2017
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- 09. Jul. 2018
Haven’t read it yet
Haven’t had chance to rad it yet. But the book is in great like new condition! I’ll gave a report as soon as I’m done reading it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 13. Jun. 2017
My take
Another well written book by Brandon Webb.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 05. Okt. 2022
Awesome and quick read.
Military insight. Just a fun read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 25. Mai. 2024
Great thank you
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