Death From Afar Vol. I [Hardcover]

Norman A. Chandler (Author), Roy F. Chandler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1992

The first of a five volume series that opens the door on U.S.M.C. Sniping. There are stories and incidents that will amaze, amuse, and instruct. This definitive work is solid stuff that combines a reference work with the real-world of the finest warrior-marksman ever trained. A reader-friendly series, Death From Afar uses handsome writing of informative style, presented in large, readable script and a huge assemblage of thouroughly captioned photographs. The series allows an inside look at the deadly world of the Marine Corps Scout Sniper.

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Lt. Col. N. A. Chandler, U.S.M.C. (retired) was an active duty Marine for twenty-four years. He has been both a Rifle and a Weapons Company Commander. Distinguished with rifle and pistol, he is the creator of the Chandler Sniper Rifle, arguably the finest sniper rifle in the world. Col. Chandler lives with his family in Jacksonville, N.C.

Roy F. Chandler, MSgt. U.S. Army (retired) was an active duty soldier for twenty years. A veteran of WWII and Korea, he operated a sniper school, and during the 1950s he was a test NCO at the arctic Test Board in Alaska. Roy Chandler has been a nationally recognized big game hunter and writer for forty-five years. He has authored 57 published books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 225 pages
• Publisher: Iron Brigade Publishing; 15th Anniversary Lithograph Ed edition (March 1, 1992)
• ISBN-10: 1885633009
• ISBN-13: 978-1885633002
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,275,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SCOUT-SNIPER: The Definitive Retrospect, April 4, 2002

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This review is from: Death From Afar Vol. I (Hardcover)

Myself being U.S. Army Sniper respect the effort, detail and accuracy Chandler & Chandler placed in this exceptional five volume set "DEATH FROM AFAR- Marine Corps Sniping (vol. I-V)".
Each volume is mass of information and trivia for the long-range shooter. There is much history and deeds to read between the covers of each volume. The series of volumes cover a horde of topics on weapon systems, scopes, day/night optics, training, tips, trivia, history, insignia, operations, personalities, missions and the list goes on and on.
The books are oversized hardcover with loads of illustrations and pictures. The text is clean and crisp. The content is not all that structured in any kind of order; it can be a little difficult at times to find certain information. I believe C&C realized this themselves and added an index in volume five covering all the data in the previous volumes.
This series of books is destine to become a very sort after set of books on the topic of sniping if not all ready. It is a must own for any true military historian, sniper or marine. C&C thanks again for a great job!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Series on Marine Corps Sniping, February 20, 2003

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JC "JC" (Philadelphia, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Death From Afar Vol. I (Hardcover)

When the Chandlers started this series, they did so with the goal of producing the most complete reference regarding Marine Corps sniping ever produced. They've succeeded - and then some. In this, Volume 1 of the Death from Afar series, you are taken into a world to which few are privy. You are exposed to everything - all aspects of sniping are exposed in intimate detail. You see candid photos of Marine snipers in action, original notes and log book reproductions, articles on the use and misuse of snipers in battle. This book would be worth it for the pictures alone, but there is so much more. It is so detailed, there are even lists of the serial numbers and dates of issue for 10x Unertl scopes. I can't imagine who would ever need such a thing, but it should give you an idea of the depth of research that was put into creating this book and the commitment and dedication that the authors have to their subject.

These books are limited editions and can be difficult to come by, but they are worth whatever you pay. Excellent.

4.0 out of 5 stars An interresting book to read, December 1, 2008

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M.Helg (Akureyri, Iceland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Death From Afar Vol. I (Hardcover)

If you are one of those who likes guns, hunting and target shooting, then you're bound to like this book. Why, because it's written by people who know these things first hand, and have military knowledge and background.