Deadly Snipers on the Battlefield 

Simo was a monster, those conditions were the most brutal that any sniper has had to work with & he got the highest score regardless.

Never get tired of hearing Simo's story. Just absolutely incredible.

To overcome thermal detection we use a camelback with a leach line that pushes water to the guile suit so it cools down the burlap and fabric areas of the suit. This allows the ambient temperature to be spread uniformly across the sniper. The human eye looks for movement when scanning long ranges so one has to move extremely slow if they will be exposed to forward visibility, we try to stay along creek beds or terrain that is lower than the observer’s line of sight. Also remember that sound will travel over twice as far in colder temperatures so even a twig snapping can be heard at long distances, especially at night when things are more quiet in the forest, try to use background noises as you maneuver but don’t become rhythmic as you move, that is another thing humans can pick up on naturally because forest sounds are never rhythmic.

Another well known deadly sniper that's not mentioned was lyudmila pavlichenko better known as "The lady of death" and she had a kill count of 309

The mention here of “reversed bullets” made me curious, so I looked up some info. They were literally regular rifle rounds, with extra propellant (gunpowder) added, and the projectile fitted into the cartridge backwards, with the pointed end toward the back. At close range, reversed bullets were fairly effective against the light tank armor used early in WWI. They didn’t usually penetrate the armor, but the blunt bullet-end slapped into it hard enough to cause fragments to break off the inside of the armor (spalling), injuring or killing the tank crews. There are legends that the soldiers rigged these rounds in the trenches, but apparently this was not true. They were made and supplied by the usual ammunition factories. A 1915 New York Times article claimed that they were a new version of “dum dum bullets,” which were banned, but this was also an error. Used against troops, they were no more deadly than regular bullets, and they were less accurate and had shorter range, because they were less aerodynamic. Later in WWI, both sides deployed heavier armor, against which the reversed bullets were ineffective, so their use was phased out.

So it's not the wolf that chooses the hunting ground... but the hunter.

Love stories about deadly snipers, building construction workers, healing doctors and cooking cooks.

Patrols did go looking for him, and they got very close. It was nothing short of good camo that he managed to not be discovered after killing the general at the plantation. It took him days to get in and out of the area. Absolutely crazy he managed to survive that mission.

0:05 Simo Hayha Finish Deadliest sniper WW2 4:18 Vasily Zaitsev Soviet sniper with 242 Kills WW2 15:40 Carlos Norman Hathcock II(White Feather) A us Marine Sniper who shot an Enemy's own Rifle Scope durin Vietnam War 25:40 Sniper Shields WW1 28:20 The Macadam Shield Shovel Weire tech of WW1 30:13 Ghillie Suit Military Tech 37:35 Sniper Decoy: Dummy Head of WW1

I knew Simo Hayha was going to be the first one up, his story is the stuff of legend

Informatives Video! ❤-Dank und Gruss aus der Schweiz

"Sniping's a Good Job Mate" -the sniper 2007

Hey mates, Just came to remind you of the most effective sniper in WW1 Francis Pegahmagabow, Francis Pegahmagabow concluded WWI as one of only 37 Canadian soldiers to receive two bars on their Military Medals and was the most highly decorated aboriginal soldier in Canadian history. He was credited with 378 sniper kills and he captured over 300 prisoners. Feels good to be Canadian.

I love your channel keep up the great stuff

You forgot to add William Edward Sing, DCM was an Australian soldier of Chinese and English descent who served in the Australian Imperial Force during World War I, best known as a sniper during the Gallipoli Campaign. He took at least 150 confirmed kills during that campaign, and may have had over 200 kills in total

What made Carlos better than the rest, even though his kill count might be lower, was the fact that he wasn’t in a city surrounded by loads of targets or taking on advancing troops. Instead Carlos went into the jungle and hunted down his targets one by one and that’s way more B/A than shooting a squad of guys with several others around you

love ur animations, makes my eye satisfied and enjoyed and the story/history

I have read books on all three before and was happy you pointed out we cant know exact totals for any of them. Was surprised you didn't mention some of the WW I snipers, they pushed it into a true fieldcraft for many nations. Overall pretty good video thou would like to see one on modern snipers, they have to worry about sensors and drones that didn't exist decades ago. Many thing will change in warfare but the capability of the sniper wont be replaced anytime soon.

I like how you subvert my expectations within 5 seconds of the video starting, as they will all be incredible snipers, but you gave us the very best first!? Thank you!

Awesome video ❤🎉😮😊love your videos

Great videos

22:48 "Carlos held his breath" the problem with this is they train you to exhale and fire.

"You're better than the best, mate. You're a Sniper.

Man! Ian whilst on InRangeTV shot these old exploding WW2 rifle rounds, the absolute destruction of the ballistic gel makes Simo's survival freakin incredible.. even if it blew up just outside his skull.

With his service, why couldn’t the Marines have found a job for him to do for the last 55 days? Rest in Peace Carlos, we Jungle Bunnies (period term for the infantry) will always remember you.

“Well, it’s the same basic concept. You’re gonna wanna lean right into that stock. Cause it’s gonna kick a heck of a lot more than any BB rifle. Go ahead and pull the bolt back. Now as soon as you fire you’re gonna want to get another round in there quick.” Joel Miller

Have a great day everyone

You do such a good job on your video graphics. Much respect.

Love ur vids, 🤙

Are we gonna ignore that fact that the dude in the thumbnail is LITTERALLY camping? Bro even got marshmallows ☠️

I like how alot of us started watching these videos in middle school and they werent gory at all. Now alot of us have grown and the animations have been getting more and more violent.

I like the stories of Simo an white feather. They never get old.

The sad thing is that a lot of the greatest soldiers in recent history have been recognised, paraded about a bit and then left to die in poverty and suffering severe untreated PTSD. Their wars didn't always kill them immediately but many committed suicide in the years following.

No scope, nice.

No soldier can stand in the snow. But simo is a legend

Carlos Hathcock did not attend "basic training" at Camp Perry, OH. He participated in shooting competitions there. The Marine Corps has never had "basic training" at Camp Perry

Wow I’m early one of the first 10! Love your videos keep it up! Maybe do a video on coal mining in Canada during the Second World War.

Please do a video on western allied vs central power trenches in ww1

@Simple History, can you do one of Lyudmila Pavlecheko?

The thumbnail would be like my mom in deployment but it’s too cold

19:05 What's even more impressive is that the record was only broken by an extremely specialized bolt action rifle made by Accuracy International, it was one of the highest end of precision bolt actions you could have, but Carlos took his shot with a fucking heavy machine gun firing a heavier and less accurized bullet.

the animation has gone a long way on this channel, awesome job

Carlos Hathcock killing somebody with an M2 Machine Gun at 2500 yards is INSANE considering it’s not considered an accurate weapon

Nice Video

I love his story's of war it always teaches me something everyday!!!😍😃😀😀😀❤❤❤❤!!!!!

Simple History can you do a video on The Battle of Fire Support Base Coral?

Could you do a video on the culper ring?

Have you ever heard of Samuel Magill from WWII? He was an American Soldier that got 20,000 German soldiers to surrender by convincing them he had a huge batch of tanks and bombers nearby. When the leader realized they were played, they asked for a rematch 😊

The background music is amazing

Small correction, the soviet versions of ammo are bigger by American standards, for instance the soviet 9mm is actually 9.22mm by American standards.

The first long range and in country kill by Carlos was a Vc sapper that attacked the helicopter base at da nang where Carlos was assigned as a mp the Sargent in charge of his section knew hathcock was a an expert rifleman and had competed as a long range shooter. Together the Sargent using binoculars and Carlos using an M14 with a match rounds in a magazine using the iron sights to catch the sapper in action at 800yrds the spotter called out the Vic villager leaving the village with a Ak and a grenade bandoleer when he stepped into the clearing away from the village hathcock took the shot at 700 yards dropping him before he could enter into the long grass leading into the base perimeter

So smooth

16:30 I see that ruger 10/22 model yall drew Even better 16:41 is private pile and r Lee Ermey shooting guns from the movie full metal jacket

Do a video on the uss Yorktown cv5

Simo and Carlos are the GOAT

No scope, no problems.

During WW1, the Zeiss optical company of Germany sold telescopic rifle sights to the British government.

And to think now they operate in teams of 2 now.

Need a sniper story of Joba!!

very cool very nice

16:23 Really? REALLY!?😅 That "single shot 22" looks like a Ruger 10 22 (10 shot, commonly) 😂 I love your videos! 😁

Should make one on the ‘Korean Axe Murder Incident’ on the DMZ

Simo did a 100 days challenge in real life

The sniper is a fascinating breed. I do wonder if sniping is something that can be taught to just about any one or if its a case of you either have it or you aint. Being exposed to guns from a very young age does seem to be a common trait. Their patience and concentration is extraordinary. I have a question about Simo Hayha, So he would sit for hours if not days in the freezing cold, waiting for the perfect time to shoot. In minus 40 degrees temperatures and not moving an inch. Wouldnt this cause hypothermia rather quickly? Even with winter clothing?

Bro is just too good.

Wondering if the drone IE: Switchblade, will reduce the use of snipers. It has a 7 mile range and is carried in a soldiers backpack. Quiet and precise, hard to locate the operator.

360 no scopin Chris Kyle!! 🤠

Someone putting up a huge tent in signal colors and lighting a campfire to further signal his position is not what i would imagine as a silent hidden killer. Just commenting the thumbnail.

Lots of snipers sit next to a fire so they can be seen better

Given the Soviet lack of camouflage at the start of the offencive it's clear why his tactics worked? No need for scope in these circumstances

6:02 me and reznov crawled out that fountain

No mention of Abu Tahseen ?

very good video.

Simple History Is Really Simple!

Stalin: “Quantity is a Quality all it’s own.” Simo: “Sorry, all I heard was ‘Target Rich Environment’...”

When are you doing a video about Jack Hinson

Mfw when i realize just a compilation repost

Sniper Elite fan should watch this.

the M2 with the scope that is apparently an AK47 is killing me hahah

Ik the iraqi sniper may be "overrated" but for a outgunned out trained iraq he did quite well

hello! I have a video suggestion for you and I was wondering if you could do a video on the Las Vegas shooting that happened a couple years ago and I know you usally do videos about stuff that happened in wars but I was just wondering if you could do a video about this tragic night

During the American war of independence the Americans had German and Swiss Jaegers with early rifled barrels which they used to great effect, shooting British officers at range then after they shot a couple of native American guides the other scouts vanished before they too were shot leaving the British leaderless and lost.

Ah yes, the Shovel shield, one of Sam Hugh's many Follys

“You gonna shoot this thing or get it pregnant?” Ellie

The movie enemy at the gates shows the battle between the two sniper's in Stalingrad from memory the Germans had vasili has a highly valuable target the German sniper was sent to the front to deal with him all sniper activity was noted and passed on to intelligence who deduced that vasili was working in a particular area his way of targeting officers and changing positions only to return to position again the next day was a unique signature the germans noticed and thats how they would find each other on the battlefield.

Pink mist. That's all the limited scope described when they knew the job was done. It must have been hard to live with, I tried but there is no consoling a man that removed so many people from the battlefield, in such a finite way. The distance, the detachment , the nightmares, it's all very difficult. Pink mist, that was the thing that disturbed my dad to his dying day.

So I just now started the video, but somehow I've got a feeling that you've got a segment about Carlos Hathcock. I mean, a video about snipers, how could you not?! Speaking of which, Alice in Chains song, 'Rooster' is about him.

Simos picture are on top in the danish sniperschool followed by many other snipers but hte danish calls their shooters as Finskytte translated to Fine shooter /Marksman

13:32 Call of duty world at war Vendetta vibes lol

The red army did use a type of ghilliesuit they used what some call a wraith outfit the standard uniform covered in Cole sack strips and a blackened cloth with a cape and hood to blend into the shadows and ruble of the eastern front or white cloth to blend into snow and it was interchangeable to wear brush to cover and covered the face with soot

Primary role of a sniper is gathering reconnaissance not killing people btw.

A cool thing to note is he only used ironsights because he had actually killed another sniper that gave himself away with the glass on his scope.

There’s a fire retardant material for ghille suits? In the corps in 2011 we still were using burlap and jute

Did you not mention Juba?

You should do a video on Vince Speranza and the beer run of Bastogne in honor of his legacy.

This thumbnail is gold 😂

Nice video

500 feet you mean 500 yards?

20:00 The "Apache woman" sniper character and story are considered by many contemporary historians to be apocryphal.

So this is the guy the mission stalingrad on Call of Duty World at War is about. Sick.