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“It’s not easy to stay alive with a $1,000 bounty on your head.”

In 1967, a bullet cost thirteen cents, and no one gave Uncle Sam a bigger bang for his buck than the 5th Marine Regiment Sniper Platoon. So feared were these lethal marksmen that the Viet Cong offered huge rewards for killing them. Now noted Vietnam author John J. Culbertson, a former 5th Marine sniper himself, presents the riveting true stories of young Americans who fought with bolt rifles and bounties on their heads during the fiercest combat of the war,from 1967 through the desperate Tet battle for Hue in early ’68.

In spotter/shooter pairs, sniper teams accompanied battle-hardened Marine rifle companies like the 2/5 on patrols and combat missions. Whether fighting their way out of a Viet Cong “kill zone” or battling superior numbers of NVA crack troops, the sniper teams were at the cutting edge in the art of jungle warfare, showing the patience, stealth, combat marksmanship, and raw courage that made the unit the most decorated regimental sniper platoon in the Vietnam War. Harrowing and unforgettable, these accounts pay tribute to the heroes who made the greatest sacrifice of all–and leave no doubt that among 5th Marine snipers uncommon valor was truly a common virtue.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000XU8DCO
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Presidio Press (December 18, 2007)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2007
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1508 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
Reviewer: Ken
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very Good Book If You Desire Tio Know More About OUr War History
Review: I joined the Marines in 1966 to become a Marine Sniper. I was very good in the woods with my guns and now wanted to serve my country as a Marine Sniper. I enjoy reading their stories. Americans lost 58'479 soldiers who never and it is estimated the 100.000 committed suicide after they returned from Vietnam back to America. I feel every American should read what many of the Vietnamwar Veterans went through and had to endure, Therefore, I recommend this book.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good book
Review: An interesting book, alook into the Vietnam War marine snipers life. Some of the principals told in this book would still apply today's world especially about politician's.

Reviewer: John J. Culbertson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ... uninformed readers that believe Carlos Hathcock really performed the fantastic events lied about in Charles Henderson's book
Review: ATiger I am going to explain to the general uninformed readers that believe Carlos Hathcock really performed the fantastic events lied about in Charles Henderson's books for what they actually are: a series of made-up lies to make money off of readers who are foolish and totally ignorant about sniping in war and Vietnam combat truths. First of all, I was in Vietnam serving a point-scout for the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines in Hotel Company in January 1967.Carlos Hathcock is reported by Charles Henderson (who wrote the book "White Feather" but never served in Vietnam) as having gone on patrol by himself and sneaking into an NVA camp and killing a VC General. If this had really happened this event would have made the news everywhery including the Vietnam "Sea Tiger" the US Navy newspaper. No one in Vietnam ever heard of such a ridiculous act and Hathcock's records do not mention any such mission nor was Hathcockever awarded a combat medal for this feat of daring. If it had really happened Hathcock would have won the Medal of Honor. However, Hathcock won no medal. Further, Hathcock won no mention or medal for supposedly killing the Cobra sniper with a single "circus" shot. There never was an Apache who tortured Marines. But the stupidest act reported by Henderson was the ridiculous claim that Hathcock and his spotter (?) were supposed to have pinned down and shot a company of NVAregulars over a five (5) day period without getting wounded, hungry, thirsty, or tired. Once again nobody witnessed Hathcock performing this miracle. The incident never was reportred in the Vietnam news or Hathcock's records. Hathcock was not awarded any medals or wounded in action. This feat along with the others is not recorded and unprovable. I know it never happened because I was costantly on patrol in the same area of Vietnam and never heard the name of Carlos Hathcock mentioned. Never once!. Finally, Charles Henderson failed to know that Happy Valley in Da Nang was the official site of the 1st Marine Division Sniper School taught by Gunnery Sergeant V D Mitchell and Sgt. Douglas DeHass. Mitchell was a two time National Rifle Champion and my personal friend and sniper coach. Hathcock never attended this school, although I list in "13 Cent Killers" the names of over forty snipers who attended 1st Marine Division Sniper School at Happy Valley under V.D. Mitchell. I don't hate Hathcock because I never met him, but Henderson is either stupid or a liar or both. His books are absolute fantasy and the readers who buy into this fraud are worse than fools.John J. Culbertson

Reviewer: Andy Newman
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Incredible exploits, but lacking in continuity and an ending
Review: Culbertson jumps around a considerable amount in this book, andbthe book just ends with out any sort of wrap-up. That being said these brave men put their lives on the line in a war, and then came back home to be chastised for fighting for our freedoms in battles they didn't create or choose. With a better editor this book could've been so much more, and could have shown a brighter light on a subject that doesn't get it's just due; and soldiers who deserve our utmost respect.

Reviewer: Gary L. Bain
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I was there-but as a pilot!!
Review: John Culbertson is in my opinion, a true patriot, and has an excellent way of presenting his stories. I have read his books and especially enjoyed this one as I, quite surprisingly, found my name mentioned as an F-4 pilot! Having always fantasized about how I would have performed as a grunt, rather than a pilot, I can, through the eyes of John, vicariously live the life I've always wondered about. His stories put me there as though I am living the part and appreciate his attention to detail. I sense his accounts are factual, not over dramatized, and leaves me with a real appreciation of not having had to experience the ordeals he and so many of his comrades had to endure. I highly recommend this as well as any other books or articles John has written. A job well done!!

Reviewer: L. Martin
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book
Review: I liked this book and have the highest respect for the author and his fellow snipers. I just wish he would have left politics and personal opinions of how the war was waged out of it. I've read books about Peleilu and the American invasion of the Philippines during WW2 without the author's opinion about whether the military attacks were necessary. I'd rather the author just told us about the snipers.

Reviewer: R. Guarino
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 13 Cent Killers tells it like it is
Review: If you're a Vietnam history buff like I am this book will not dissapoint you. Culbertson describes what it took to become a Marine sniper and how these men operated while serving a monumental role in keeping our troops alive and safe. You'll get a rare look in to the pshyche of a highly trained soldier, and as a bouus you'll learn what the term "13 Cent Killers" actually means. Celeberate the bravery and resolve of the Marine sniper while learning what was done in the bush and rice paddies to protect the American soldier.

Reviewer: Diane Newman
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I give a lot of respect to all who served ...
Review: I give a lot of respect to all who served in Vietnam but this book does them no justice.It is more of a rant about politics and praise for the Marine Corps,which they certainly deserve.But it is not a book with a well written story.He frequently repeats himself and goes off on tangents.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE but please get a co-author.

Reviewer: John M.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: interesting perspective by a group of brave men on how to survive combat.

Reviewer: David W Sutcliffe
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent read. Well worth buying on Kindle. Shameful how these brave kids were treated when the lucky ones returned home. The politicians should hang their heads in shame.

Reviewer: S.M.
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: L'auteur, John J. Culbertson, lui-même ancien sniper du 5th Marines, dresse un portrait assez décapant de ces tueurs à 13 cents (le prix moyen d'une balle pendant la guerre du Viêtnam).C'est une source primaire, et comme toujours avec ce genre de témoignages, il y a les bons et les mauvais côtés. Les bons, ce sont les descriptions de la création d'une véritable "école de snipers" au sein de l'USMC dans la zone du Ier corps tactique. L'incorporation d'équipes de snipers travaillant en binômes ne s'est, en effet, pas faite sans mal, les Marines ne voyant pas très bien au départ l'utilité des tireurs d'élite. Or ceux-ci se révèleront inestimables pour contrer les embuscades, éliminer les redoutables snipers vietcongs ou protéger les installations américaines, en particulier la nuit, contre les attaques des sapeurs, autre corps d'élite de l'ennemi. Le témoignage de Culbertson apporte un regard "de l'intérieur" sur l'histoire de ces snipers au sein de l'USMC plongé dans la guerre du Viêtnam.Malheureusement, le récit de Culbertson est marqué par une espèce de "diatribe perpétuelle" du soldat moyen pendant la guerre du Viêtnam : pour résumer, les hommes politiques américains, et le président Johnson au premier chef, sont accusés de tous les malheurs qui peuvent arriver aux soldats sur le terrain, sans compter qu'en plus, ils se font de l'argent sur le dos des Marines, qui eux se font tuer au combat. Culbertson semble avoir développé une rancune particulière contre la compagnie d'hélicoptères Bell, que possédait en partie le président Johnson (!). Autre lourdeur du récit : une espèce d'autosatisfaction rampante qui remplit bien des lignes : les Marines sont les meilleurs, les snipers des Marines sont les meilleurs des meilleurs, et les snipers du 5th Marines sont les meilleurs des meilleurs des meilleurs... je caricature, mais ce n'est pas très éloigné de la vérité. Ce qui est dommage, ce que ce genre de discours prend la place de pages qui auraient pu être davantage consacrées à l'armement ou aux tactiques utilisées par l'unité.Une fois que l'on a à l'esprit ces quelques mises en garde, l'ouvrage se présente comme une source, à lire en tant que telle. Elle ne remplace pas le travail de l'historien, mais elle en fournit le matériau, en l'occurrence autant sur les snipers de l'USMC que sur leurs représentations de soldats engagés au Viêtnam.

Reviewer: Grahame Bourne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Another excellent read with none of the usual "Gung Ho" that some of the books written by Americans contain. A real down to earth story with a considerable amount of history on the selection and training of the snipers. Well worth the purchase. I could put my Kindle down.

Reviewer: rebel4life
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Utter garbage. Completely incoherent, no story at all, basically just repeats one theme and some catchphrases over and over and over again.