Although the title of the book may be true about Chris Kyle, it contradicts the main focus of the story and why Kyle wrote it. Chris Kyle didn't just write this book to show why he is known as the most lethal sniper in American History. He acknowledges other important people that helped him reach the top. He uses his multiple medals and record breaking achievements to prove his tactical ability is some of the finest, and let's the reader know that the fight was not always on the battlefield. Starting at an early age, Kyle hunted with his bolt action rifle and continued later in his life. In college Kyle was asked by a recruiter to become a SEAL. He joined the navy and started a viscous training camp; in the end he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. He was assigned to SEAL Team 3 and began his career. Kyle backs his reputation with his legendary shot outside Sadr City in 2008. He spotted an enemy with a rocket launcher two-thousand,one hundred yards away near an Army Camp. Even though his scope couldn't even dial up for him to have a clean shot, he put him down. This shot was specifically notable because of its unusual range. The average range was from eight hundred to twelve hundred yards, this one shot being far more "out of range" so to speak. Part of Kyle's explanation on his intense training consisted of the importance of recognizing insurgents from innocent bystanders. He quoted, "make an unjustified shot and you could be charged with murder.” Kyle emphasizes the importance of knowing the surrounding area and what to look for by quoting this statement. Unlike the civilized people in America, Kyle refers Iraqi troops to savages. Kyle also describes what kind of insurgents he encounters. He uses the words “cowards”... ... middle of paper ... ...e others recognized for their service, why does he continue to point out his own accomplishments? The most lethal sniper in American history should be a proud title to have. Kyle claims he wrote this book to give credit to other soldiers for their service, and so they get recognized as heroes. At an early age Kyle began his career of elite gun skills. He pursued his ability to hunt down and kill by joining the SEALs. In the book Kyle writes about his missions as a SEAL, as well as the achievements he has earned. With this, he contradicts his own reasoning of the book because he claims the book was for his fellow soldiers, friends, and family. Kyle seems to focus more on the battles than the mental effects of war. Considering all his personal records, there is no doubt he is the most lethal sniper in American history, but he doesn’t seem to think of himself as one.
The book American Sniper was written by Chris Kyle with Jim Defelice and Scott McEwen and published in 2012 by CT Legacy, LLC. The author notes “THE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED IN THIS BOOK ARE TRUE, RECOUNTED from the best of my memory. The Department of
Kyle, C with McEwen, S., DeFrelice, J. (2012) American sniper: the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. American sniper : the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history. Chris Kyle Author. Retrieved from http://libserve.ivytech.edu.allstate.libproxy.ivytech.edu/vwebv/holdingsInfo?searchId=514&recCount=20&recPointer=0&bibId=366194
As we saw earlier, both authors of both stories were born in different places and did many things. “The Sniper” sets in Dublin, Ireland, during a time of a bitter civil war. It was a war between the Republicans, which wanted Ireland to become ...
"The troops are not very well trained, they're frightened, and they're terrified. It seems as if the soldiers fire all over the streets at anyone who moves" (Everest 12).
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is not something to think lightly of, and affects several people in society, not just soldiers. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is best known as a mental health condition that many soldiers experience after the war, but it’s a problem that stretches far beyond the military. PTSD affects 5%-10% of all men and 7%-14% of all women in this country(Charles, PTSD). In Chris Kyle’s autobiography American Sniper he touches on many subjects involving PTSD, and talks about the challenge of being a good father, husband, and soldier while stationed overseas. In American Sniper Chris Kyle is a very talented long ranged sniper for the United States Navy Seals, during his tour in Iraq, Chris tallies up several kills.
“When the navy sends their elite, they send the SEALs. When SEALs send their elite, they send SEAL Team Six, the navy's equivalent to the army's Delta Force --- tasked with counterterrorism and counterinsurgency, occasionally working with the CIA. This is the first time a SEAL Team Six sniper's story has been exposed. My story” (3). This captivating quote starts off Seal Team Six, a timely memoir about former Navy SEAL Sniper Howard E. Wasdin. The first paragraph starts his story and how he grew up to be one of the top snipers in the world. Although this is an amazing memoir, nothing is perfect. The first half of the book has the reader glued to the pages learning about Wasdin's life, but towards the end of the memoir the stories tend to get repetitive.
He also earned 2 awards of the silver star and 5 bronze stars. He said once after the first kill others come easy. His rank was a Chief Petty Officer, his sniper rifle was a AWM. He was arguably one of America’s best sniper and most effective with his large number of kills.
The Article in the Savannah morning news newspaper titled “What the ‘American Sniper’ trial teaches us” is a report by Jane Nangle. Jane Nangle, the author, is a Caucasian writer for the paper and all of her articles have a similar tone, a passionate and opinionated tone. The article has a main focus on posttraumatic stress disorder and how Kyle and Chad could still be alive if Eddie Ray was treated for the disorder.
As was seen in the movie, Chris Kyle had to endure his struggle with PTSD with little or no available help when he initially returned home (Hoge,2014). He had the unwavering support of his wife however she is portrayed as not being able to understand the difficulty her husband is having returning home after war. Chris Kyle found it difficult to talk about some of the gruesome things he had both witnessed and done while incombat - not uncommon in soldiers dealing with PTSD (Zoellner, 2001 and Treitschke, 2015).They showed how he struggled to reconnect with his wife and children to the point he was willing to go back to serve three more tours of duty feeling that was all he knew to do to cope(Treitschke, 2015). He had earned the nickname "Punisher" because of his reputation as a sniper on the battlefield, yet seemed to be unable to identify with himself as Chris Kyle ("Chris KyleAmerican Sniper"). He simply could not go back to his life as it was prior to his first deployment for
“The Sniper” is a short story written by Liam O’Flaherty that was released on January 12, 1923 in an issue of a weekly socialist publication, called The New Leader. It’s a very easy read with a surprise twist at the end that I felt complimented what the author was trying to convey about civil wars. I enjoyed reading this story because of its militaristic and subtle political theme. It shows what humans are when conflict stirs. A huge downside to civil war is brought to the surface with this story’s surprise ending. I would recommend reading this because I believe it really shows the true nature behind wars and the effect it can have upon humans involved in wars. Being threatened for your life, a human can overcome unsurmountable feats with critical thinking and wit, but it’s not without its downfalls as this story shows.
Chris Kyle, a name that comes with a lot of recognition; some good, and some bad. The most substantial title comes with being named as the most lethal sniper in United States’ history, with over one hundred, and sixty confirmed kills.
Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran, was entitled to be the most lethal sniper in the military history of the United States. When he came home from Iraq, he had PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder), which affected the way he perceived the world. He wrote the ¨American Sniper” to talk about what the veterans had to go through to pay the ultimate sacrifice. He also wrote this book as a way to reflect his PTSD.
Johnson, Peter. "Like the Sniper, Story Seems Unstoppable." USATODAY.com. N.p., 23 Oct. 2002. Web. 29 May 2013. .
Bullets, of course, are another big danger in war. The author shows with bullets how close you are to death in a war. In the event where the sniper lights his cigarette, he is twice almost killed with the “enemy” sniper’s bullets! The sniper’s own bullets are quite dangerous, too, as seen when he easily kills the tank commander and citizen woman informer. After shooting them, the “enemy” sniper sees him, and “His fore...
In the crosshairs of, US Navy Seal, Chris Kyle’s scope, sits a woman and a young boy who appear to be attempting to hide something. Seconds pass, and the woman passes the item to the boy, revealing to Kyle and anyone around just what they have, a deadly grenade. After talking to his partner and his general on his radio, he has to make a choice, to kill or not to kill. His partner makes the decision harder by telling him “They’ll fry you if you’re wrong,” regarding if the child in question is actually a threat or simply a misunderstanding. This is the opening scene in the 2015 film, “American Sniper” which is based on the real life events experienced by Chris Kyle in Iraq (Eastwood, 2015).