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JFK. Analysis of a Shooting: The Ultimate Ballistics Truth Exposed [Paperback]

Orlando Martin (Author)
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January 21, 2010
JFK. Analysis of a Shooting, is an expert, detailed and comprehensive analysis of the assassination of President Kennedy. The work takes into account all the elemental factors that lead to a complete understanding of the shooting, and which will eventually serve to establish the undisclosed facts behind the tragic event. In its process of discovery the writing scrutinizes each shot taken at the motorcade. Additionally, it considers the caliber of the rifle used in the shooting. It takes into account the relative speed (in feet per second), and the inherent power of the bullets fired at the President. It analyzes the position of the alleged gunman and its relationship to his target. It also explorers the extent of every bullet wound, as it relates to the shot that caused it. In addition, the work probes the Zapruder film, as a visual record of the event, to denote the crucial frames that expose previously unrevealed facts of the shooting. And finally, the work reviews the trajectory of every single shot taken at the motorcade, from point of impact back towards the suspected point of origin, and their angles of entry into their targets. The book denotes, through conclusive interpretation of the evidence gathered, logical reasoning, and concrete ballistic principles that a total of five shots were fired at President Kennedy. Additionally, it also explains why it can be concluded that none of the shots fired at the President actually originated from the Texas School Book Depository Building, Oswald's alleged sniper position.

Orlando Martin joined active-duty military service in the U.S. Navy in December of 1976. After completing basic training in San Diego, California, his first duty assignment in 1977 was overseas in the Philippines. He returned stateside in 1980, and continued his military career. Among his most memorable assignments during his service was a three -year tenure as a Drill Instructor at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. One of his recruit companies graduated as Color Company ahead of the other divisional companies. The company achieved higher compiled drill and inspection scores than any other company in its graduating group. He was awarded the Navy / Marine Corp Achievement Medal for his commendable effort. Mr. Martin qualified as a rifle expert during his military service, and was consequently awarded the Expert Rifle Medal. He retired honorably from active duty in 1996, after twenty years of continuous service. He is an active member of the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC (January 21, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1608443159
  • ISBN-13: 978-1608443154
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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27 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Checkmate!, June 27, 2010
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This book makes a major contribution to the Kennedy Assassination literature, and I am displeased by what the first reviewer said.

First, he criticizes Martin for suggesting that the bullet that struck Kennedy in the back came out his chest. The reviewer said there was "no evidence" for that. Well, if you dismiss the magic bullet theory and the idea that it was found unscathed on a stretcher in Parkland Hospital as nonsense, then you are left not knowing what happened to that bullet. It definitely struck Kennedy in the back, adjacent to the third thoracic vertebra. We have all seen the bullet hole. Something must have happened to the bullet. So what did happen? Did it fall out? But how? He was wearing several layers of clothing. Why wasn't it found? How could it disappear? There are theories that it might have been a "sabot" bullet designed to leave evidence, presumably to implicate Oswald. Very interesting. But still, the question remains: what happened to it? So, I think Orlando may be on to something in saying that the bullet did what bullets flying at over 2000 feet per second do: it went through Kennedy. Why wasn't it noticed at Parkland Hospital? I don't know, but why was the back entry wound not noticed at Parkland Hospital? There were 17 doctors looking at him.

I have communicated with Orlando Martin about this, and he thinks that it may have exited below Kennedy's armpit, and if they cut his shirt off and left the sleeves, maybe it was inconspicuous. Is it a speculation? Of course. But just remember: this is an area of the assassination that lacks definitive answers. So, I think this new theory of Orlando's is worth considering. Why dismiss it so fast when, to date, no one has provided proof of anything else?

So, I admit that his speculation about a chest exit wound in Kennedy is by no means certain. But, I consider that the only major point of contention in the book. His take on the first shot which missed is very detailed and compelling. His take on the fatal head shot is very interesting, reflecting his in-depth knowledge as an Army sharpshooter and ballistics expert. And his treatment of the sniper locations and the reasons why Oswald could not have taken any shot at all that day are very compelling.

Yes, the book is amateurish with regard to editing. And no one is going to accuse Mr. Martin of being the most polished writer in the world. But why be petty? It isn't that bad. Believe me, you will be enthralled with much of the content, and you are definitely going to get your money's worth.

Despite its shortcomings, this book makes a meaningful and valuable contribution to JFK assassination literature. Orlando knows guns, and he knows ballistics. Martin talks about the left-to-right trajectory of the bullet that struck Kennedy in the back. That is not in dispute, but how many reviewers mention it? Oswald was to the right of Kennedy, so any bullet he might have fired, by necessity, would have had a right-to-left trajectory. He talks about the angle of entry, which was much steeper than what would have come from a shot taken from the 6th floor Depository.

There is a lot of substance in this book. Orlando Martin cannot be glibly dismissed- even if you don't agree with him about everything.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars JFK, July 14, 2010
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A micro view of the assassination.
Forgive the poor expression and spelling and bow to the author's specialist knowledge which allows him to offer the last word on the mechanics of the shooting.
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Preeminent Ballistics analysis of JFK assasination, July 10, 2010
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I can't vouch for everything Orlando says, but after reading his book, there is no doubt in my mind that President Kennedy was killed by multiple shooters from different directions, and therefore, there was a conspiracy. It's obvious that Mr. Martin is an expert when it comes to guns and bullets and ballistics. His explanation of why the bullet that struck Kennedy' head had to be a different kind of bullet than the one that hit his back, one that was designed to explode, really rang true to me. I'm glad I read this book, and I recommend it highly.
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