Sharpshooter Collection (#3)

U. S. special forces soldier armed with an MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle
U.S. special forces soldier armed with an MK14 Enhanced Battle Rifle

A Sailor fires a weapon
Camp Beuhring, Kuwait, April 26, 2007 - A Sailor fires a weapon during an enhanced marksmanship program exercise

Belgian Paratroopers (red berets) after an intervention

Special operations forces soldier emerges from water armed with a Steyr AUG assault rifle

A U. S. Marine zeros his M107 sniper rifle
January 7, 2010 - A U.S. Marine zeros his M107 sniper rifle at Range 113 at Camp Wilson, California

U. S. Special Forces soldier patrols through tall grass during combat
U.S. Special Forces soldier patrols through tall grass during combat

U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat
U.S. special forces soldier stays alert while wearing a radio headset during combat

U. S. Navy SEALs walk through tall grass during combat operations
U.S. Navy SEALs walk through tall grass during combat operations

A U. S. Marine looks through the scope of an M40A1 sniper rifle
October 20, 2010 - A U.S. Marine looks through the scope of an M40A1 sniper rifle at a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan

Two snipers of the Belgian Army dressed in ghillie suits

A scout sniper prepares his shot on target using a sniper rifle
January 24, 2011 - A scout sniper prepares his shot on target during the Mountain Scout Sniper Course at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California

Members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army
Two snipers and some members of the Special Forces Group of the Belgian Army

A round flies from the chamber of an M-16A2 service rifle
January 21, 2006 - A round flies from the chamber of an M-16A2 service rifle during an enhanced marksmanship program

Soldiers set up a security outpost during Operation Desert Storm
Soldiers set up security at an outpost during Operation Desert Storm

Special operation forces combat divers armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles
Special Operations Forces combat divers transit the waters armed with Steyr AUG assault rifles

A Belgian paratrooper handling a sniper rifle in Ostend, Belgium during Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise

U. S. Special Forces provide security for two incoming UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters
U.S. Special Forces provide security for two incoming UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters

Soldiers dressed in ghillie suits
May 4, 2007 - Soldiers take aim toward a target building during a training scenario at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

A B-1B Lancer carries the Sniper pod on its belly as it flies through the sky
February 23, 2007 - A B-1B Lancer carries the Sniper pod on its belly as it flies during a flight test from Edwards Air Force Base, California

U. S. Special Forces soldiers provide security with automatic rifles
U.S. Special Forces soldiers provide security with automatic rifles

Soldier practices sniper tactics
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam - Soldier practices sniper tactics during a run-through exercise

Marines change magazines in the midst of firing
December 5, 2005 - Two Marines change magazines in the midst of firing during the Enhanced Marksmanship Course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona

Evacuation of a wounded soldier by an ambulance unit of the Belgian Army

U. S. Special Forces soldiers patrol through tall grass during combat
U.S. Special Forces soldiers patrol through tall grass during combat

Special operations forces combat diver transits the water armed with an assault rifle

Night vision view of a U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
Night vision view of a U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

U. S. Marine looks through the scope of his M16A4 rifle for enemy forces
October 20, 2010 - U.S. Marine with Scout Sniper Platoon, looks through the scope of his M16A4 rifle for enemy forces during a patrol in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan

U. S. Army soldier scans the horizon through the scope of a M4 carbine
March 31, 2010 - U.S. Army soldier scans the horizon through the scope of a M4 carbine weapon after taking sniper fire in Dhi Qar province, Iraq. U.S

U. S. Army Rangers in Afghanistan combat scene
U.S. Army Rangers in Afghanistan combat scene

U. S. special forces soldier stays alert while armed with an automatic rifle
U.S. special forces soldier stays alert while armed with an automatic rifle

A SEAL Sniper swim pair set up an observation post
A Navy SEAL sniper team cross the beach from under the water of San Diego bay and conduct a reconnaissance of their beach crossing site during a training demonstration at the Naval Ampibious Base in

Soldiers demonstrate a buddy sniper position
November 14, 2007 - Soldiers demonstrate a buddy sniper position as one of the ways to set up an attack in Iraq

U. S. Navy SEALs during a combat scene
U.S. Navy SEALs during a combat scene

A sniper team spotter and shooter
February 10, 2011 - A sniper team spotter and shooter prepare to provide cover fire during an urban operations training demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

Iraqi Army Sergeant sights in down range during an advanced marksmanship course
June 23, 2006 - Iraqi Army Sergeant sights in down range during an advanced marksmanship course aboard Camp Fallujah, Iraq

U. S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene
U.S. Army Ranger in Afghanistan combat scene

Special operations forces soldier transits the water armed with an assault rifle

A U. S. Special Forces soldier armed with a Mk-12 Sniper Rifle at sunset
Rawah, Iraq, September 7, 2007 a A U.S. Special Forces soldier conducts rehearsal, training and pre-operation conformation on the MK-12 sniper rifle at sunset

Marines firing shotguns
Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 3, 2006 - A thunderous boom echoes off the mountains surrounding Range 16 as marines from a Combat Marksmanship Enhanced Training fired Joint Service Combat

Soldiers practice sniper skills on a shooting range
July 27, 2011 - Soldiers practice sniper skills for an Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 scenario, on a range at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits
October 8, 2009 - Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits to blend into the environment during training at Camp Robinson, Arkansas

U. S. Army sniper scans a village in Afghanistan for Taliban activity
December 23, 2010 - U.S. Army sniper scans a village for Taliban activity during a joint patrol in the Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan

Belgian paratroopers on guard in the fields

U. S. Marines train for a sniper encounter at Camp Pendleton, California
December 3, 2009 - U.S. Marines train for a sniper encounter at range 132 at Camp Pendleton, California. The Marines are training for upcoming deployments

SCHUTZENFEST, 1868. The Schutzenfest - The Procession Passing Through Union Square in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1868

SWISS CONFEDERATION, 1291. The foundation of the Swiss Confederation, the swearing of the oath in the meadow of Rutli, 1 August 1291

WWI: SHARPSHOOTERS. Line of Austrian sharpshooters on the Monte Grappa front in Italy during World War I. Photograph, c1916

WORLD WAR I: SHARPSHOOTERS. Belgian sharpshooters firing at the enemy from an armored railroad car during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

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"Sharpshooter: A Legacy of Precision and Valor" In the midst of the Boer War in 1900, Mrs. Davies, a courageous British settler, fearlessly took aim at Boer positions, embodying the spirit of a true sharpshooter. Samuel Cody's captivating posters adorned the streets of Levallois and Paris, showcasing his remarkable talent as he performed daring feats with his Trotting Club and Velodrome de la Seine acts. During World War I, an Italian propaganda postcard depicted the heroic sharpshooters who fought valiantly for their country's cause, exemplifying their unwavering dedication to defend their homeland. The Canadian Light Infantry etched their names in history through their great deeds during this global conflict. Their marksmanship skills proved invaluable on the battlefield as they faced unimaginable challenges with unwavering resolve. A vivid color lithograph portrayed sharpshooters engaged in fierce combat against paratroopers. This depiction captured both the intensity and precision required by these skilled marksmen to protect their comrades from above. The Bersaglieri regiment showcased its prowess on multiple occasions - whether it was battling along the Don River or being honored through colorful lithographs like "To The Heroes of Va Bersaglieri. " These brave soldiers demonstrated exceptional skill and bravery throughout various conflicts. An albumen print from a collodion negative revealed an intimate glimpse into history - capturing a rebel sharpshooter's home during Gettysburg in July 1863. This haunting image serves as a reminder of the human cost behind every shot fired during times of war. Isom Dart's black-and-white photograph from c. 1870-80 immortalized his legacy as one of America's legendary sharpshooters. His steely gaze reflects years spent perfecting his craft while becoming an icon among fellow marksmen.