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The book honors the extraordinary life and contributions of Chris Kyle, an American hero known for his service and sacrifice. It explores his experiences, values, and the impact he made as a Navy SEAL sniper. Through personal stories and reflections, the narrative celebrates his bravery and commitment to his country, providing insight into his legacy and the challenges he faced both in combat and after returning home.

V letech 1999 až 2009 zaznamenal Chris Kyle z jednotky amerického námořnictva SEAL nejvíce odstřelovačských zásahů v dějinách USA. Nepřátelé mu přezdívali „Ďábel“, spolubojovníci ze SEALu „Legenda“. Tato autobiografická kniha líčí strhujícím způsobem bojové zážitky, které Kyle na jednotlivých misích prožil a představuje jedny z nejvýznamnějších válečných memoárů všech dob. Přináší osobní zpověď vojáka od jeho výcviku přes jednotlivá nasazení až po traumata z války.

Chris Kyle, autor bestselleru Americký sniper, stačil ještě před svou smrtí připravit publikaci, ve které zachycuje příběhy z dějin Spojených států – prostřednictvím deseti nejslavnějších zbraní vypráví historii USA od občanské války až po současnost. Seznámíte se tak např. se Spencerovou opakovačkou, armádním revolverem Colt ráže 45, Thompsonovým samopalem nebo puškou M16 a také s hrdiny, kteří je používali.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. 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 the Browning M2 machine gun.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FOLLOW-UP TO AMERICAN SNIPER Join Chris Kyle on a journedy to discover “how 10 firearms changed United States history” (New York Times Book Review) Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, U.S. Navy SEAL and #1 bestselling author of American Sniper Chris Kyle dramatically chronicles the story of America—from the Revolution to the present—through the lens of ten iconic guns and the remarkable heroes who used them to shape history: the American long rifle, Spencer repeater, Colt .45 revolver, Winchester 1873 rifle, Springfield M1903 rifle, M1911 pistol, Thompson submachine gun, M1 Garand, .38 Special police revolver, and the M16 rifle platform Kyle himself used. American Gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. 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 the Browning M2 machine gun.

From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most sniper kills in U.S. military history, with the Pentagon confirming over 150 of them. Iraqi insurgents feared him so much they nicknamed him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle earned legendary status among fellow SEALs, Marines, and Army soldiers, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions. His gripping account of extraordinary battlefield experiences is regarded as one of the great war memoirs. A native Texan, Kyle learned to shoot during childhood hunting trips and was a champion saddle-bronc rider before joining the Navy. After 9/11, he became a world-class sniper, recording a personal best 2,100-yard kill shot outside Baghdad. In Fallujah, he braved heavy fire to rescue trapped Marines, and in Ramadi, he faced insurgents in close combat. Kyle candidly discusses the pain of war, including being shot twice and the tragic loss of close friends. The narrative also honors his fellow warriors and features his wife, Taya, who shares the emotional toll of war on their marriage and family. Adrenaline-charged and deeply personal, this memoir offers a thrilling eyewitness account of war.

Seine Kameraden nennen ihn »Legende«, seine Feinde »Teufel« … Chris Kyle diente von 1999 bis 2009 bei den US Navy SEALs und verzeichnete in jener Zeit den höchsten »Bodycount« – also die höchste Zahl an tödlichen Treffern – in der amerikanischen Militärgeschichte. 160 gezielte Liquidationen schreibt ihm das Pentagon offiziell zu. In dieser eindringlichen Autobiografie erzählt der geborene Texaner, der schon als Kind auf Jagdausflügen mit seinem Vater das Schießen lernte, die Geschichte seiner außergewöhnlichen Karriere. Nach dem 11. September 2001 wurde er im Kampf gegen den Terror an die Front geschickt und fand kurze Zeit später seine Berufung als Scharfschütze. Hart und ehrlich redet Kyle über die Schattenseiten des Krieges und das brutale Handwerk des Tötens. Seine Frau Taya kommt in bewegenden Einschüben zu Wort, in denen sie schildert, wie der Krieg sich nicht nur auf ihre Ehe und ihre Kinder auswirkte, sondern auch auf ihren Mann. Sniper ist das Psychogramm eines staatlich legitimierten Todesschützen und ein fesselnder Augenzeugenbericht aus dem Krieg, den nur ein Mann erzählen kann.

NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD—NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE He is the deadliest American sniper ever, called "the devil" by the enemies he hunted and "the legend" by his Navy SEAL brothers . . . From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. The Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyle's kills (the previous American record was 109), but it has declined to verify the astonishing total number for this book. Iraqi insurgents feared him so much they placed a bounty on his head. Kyle earned legendary status among his fellow U.S. warriors, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle's masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.