In his autobiography, chris kyle starts by describing the arstyle, semiauto, black guns that he used, like the us navy mk12 5. This legendary unit, known as the punishers, included chris kyle american sniper, mike monsoor, ryan job, and marc lee. American gun audiobook by chris kyle, william doyle. American gun chris kyle hardcover books online raru. According to his book american sniper, he had 160 confirmed kills which was from 255 claimed kills. He received two silver star medals, five bronze star medals, one navy and marine corps commendation medal, two navy and marine corps achievement medals and numerous.
Former seal chris kyle allegedly killed by former marine. When it comes to reading books by author chris kyle, ive done things in reverse once again, having read his second book, american gun without having read his first, american sniper. Military history and the new york times bestselling american gun. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Id also like to dedicate it to the memory of my seal brothers. With the release of clint eastwoods movie, american sniper, this weekend, i thought it might be fitting to look at the favorite rifles of the american hero, chris kyle. Former navy seal sniper chris kyle shot dead at texas gun range published. Unfortunately, chris was murdered at a shooting range on february 2nd, 20.
It is an amazing autobiography by chris kyle, who is the current highest kill rate sniper in u. American gun by chris kyle hard cover chris kyle frog. With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u. Chris kyle books list of books by author chris kyle. Eddie ray routh, left, served in the marines for four years. Chris kyle knew guns in a way modern american ever has. Kyle described the wide range of weapons and rifle systems he used in. Chris kyle was our nations deadliest sniper prior to his unfortunate murder in early 20 by a disturbed fellow veteran whom kyle was attempting to help.
In general, guns symbolize maturity, machismo, and masculinity in the book. He wrote the bestselling autobiography american sniper. Chris kyle names model 1911 one of the top 10 in his book. A posthumous tribute to guns from a sniper shot to. American sniper the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. He is currently known as the most successful sniper in american military history. His book new book details the rifles and pistols wielded by soldiers, police officers, hunters. Chris kyle, a decorated sniper, tried to help a troubled veteran.
These brave men were instrumental in securing the key locations in the pivotal 2006 battle of ramadi, told with stunning detail in this book. Id like to share these stories with with you now in. A claimed kill refers to a shot where the round hits the. In 2014, kyles book american sniper was released as a major hollywood film, starring bradley cooper as chris kyle and directed by clint eastwood. Kyles wife, taya kyle also contributed to the book, giving readers a greater understanding of the man chris kyle was. Its written with the authority of a subject matter expert and the straighttalking voice of a. Taya kyle on the book american gun by chris kyle author of. From taya kyle, new york times bestselling author of american wife and widow of american sniper chris kyle, an inspiring collection of stories, both personal and drawn from american history, that showcase the resilience of the american spirit. Fortunately, enough of the book was complete that kyles coauthor and the coauthor from his prior book, american sniper, were able to round out the chapters and bring the book to completion.
Two chris kyle stories you wont see in american sniper. Join chris kyle on a fascinating journey to discover how 10 firearms changed united states history new york times book. Navy seal sniper chris kyle explains some of the details from his book american sniper, including the differences between the seal teams and how he was able to make a 2,100 yard shot in combat. You will read it cover to cover without wanting a break.
Seal team 3 chief chris kyle 197420 served four combat tours in operation iraqi freedom and elsewhere. American gun chris kyle paperback harpercollins publishers. American gun by chris kyle overdrive rakuten overdrive. At the time of his tragic death in february 20, former navy seal chris kyle, the top sniper in u. Theres a touch of sadness to the second book by kyle american sniper, 2012, given that kylewho coauthored this work with william doyleboth became famous for his wartime sniper service and was himself gunned down by a ptsdafflicted veteran he. Christopher scott chris kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal and the most lethal sniper in u. Join chris kyle on a journedy to discover how 10 firearms changed united states.
American sniper chris kyle was full of lies, just like the. The movie american sniper, based on former navy seal chris kyles book of the same name, omits two incredible episodes from chriss life. American sniper is a bona fide cultural phenomenon. American gun by chris kyle hard cover chris kyle frog store.
A fantastic book written by seal chief chris scott kyle, american sniper is a book that you will not be able to put down. Featuring a foreword and afterword by chriss wife, taya kyle, and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, the eleventh gun, on shotguns, derringers, and the browning m2 machine gun. Although those rifles served a purpose, kyle wasnt a huge fan of either. American gun on apple books apple books apple apple. Kyle isnt writing solid, well written book about ten famous american firearms. Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat. Published by william morrow, an imprint of harper collins, chris kyles american gun is available in hardcopy, ebook or audio book formats. Written by a decorated navy seal veteran who was a firearms enthusiast. Chief kyle is author of the new york times number one bestselling book american sniper. Featuring a foreword and afterword by chriss wife, taya kyle, andillustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition featuresa bonus chapter, the eleventh gun, on shotguns, derringers, and the browningm2 machine gun. Military history chris kyle with scott mcewen and jim defelice. American sniper is currently in works to be a major motion picture directed by steven spielberg and starring bradley cooper.
Chris kyle, military sniper and author, leaving his legacy. Dedication i dedicate this book to my wife, taya, and my kids for sticking it out with me. Chris kyle knew guns in a way no modern american ever has. Chris kyle is an american navy seal who was murdered last month in texas after serving in iraq and afghanistan for much of the 2000s. Hes careful to state that this is his own personal list open to debate. American gun is definitely a fitting legacy for chris kyle, who was a passionate firearms advocate.
Chris kyles american gun is like a chance to hang out with the late, legendary sniper as he recounts stories of the guns impact on american history. Prior to completing this book, kyle and a friend were murdered. Kyle, who had more than 160 confirmed kills as a sniper serving four tours in iraq, is the author of the bestselling book american sniper. When former navy seal chris kyle was killed, he was completing his muchanticipated second book, american gun. American sniper audiobook by chris kyle, scott mcewan. In fact, he talked about how the sr25 had a bad reputation of jamming up in the field. Christopher scott kyle was born and raised in texas and was a united states navy seal from 1999 to 2009. Chris, as most vets often do, found it difficult to adjust to civilian life but was able to start his own company craft securities and wrote his new york times best selling, american sniper bibliography. Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, u.
Theres a touch of sadness to the second book by kyle american sniper, 2012, given that kylewho coauthored this work with william doyleboth became famous for his wartime sniper service and was himself gunned down by a ptsdafflicted veteran he was trying to aid. For his bravery in battle, he was awarded two silver stars, five bronze stars with valor, two navy and marine corps achievement medals, and one navy and marine corps commendation. Featuring a foreword and afterword by taya kyle and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, the eleventh gun, on shotguns, derringers, and. Chris kyle american sniper chris kyle american gun. The new york times bestselling followup to american sniperjoin chris kyle on a journedy to discover how 10 firearms changed united states history. Chris kyle uses many different kinds of guns over the course of american sniper, and his role and subsequent fame as a sniper a highly skilled soldier and marksman who shoots enemies from a concealed position is essentially defined by guns. In his autobiography, kyle said people ask a lot about the weapons he used as a sniper, so he talked some in the book about the specific rifles he used. Taya kyle and william dole on american gun considered by many to be the most deadly sniper in american military history, chris kyle was killed on a. After having read that book, and then hearing about his murder less than a week later, i will most certainly be buying this one the day it comes out. American gun is a sweeping epic ofbravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. A raucous and duly violent tour of american history through the sights of 10 famous weapons, from the kentucky long rifle to the m16. True to his compassionate warrior creed, kyle, along with his close friend chad littlefield died tragically in february 20 as they tried to help a fellow veteran. In american gun, america s favorite military sniper, chris kyle, presents his case for the ten guns that most influenced the history of the united states. American gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice.