In World War II, an average of 25,000 bullets were fired for each soldier killed. By Vietnam, that number had climbed to 200,000. Yet, on average, trained snipers expend only 1.3 bullets per kill. It’s no wonder they are called the “most hated men on the battlefield”.

Journey inside the science and psychology behind the greatest shots in military history, through the scope of the world’s most extreme marksmen. Deconstruct the missions, ranging from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan, presented by the men who were there and pulled the trigger.

From sessions at the Marine Corps Sniper School to the legendary battle between German and Soviet marksmen that inspired the film Enemy at the Gates, this Snipers Collector’s Gift Set looks through the scope and takes aim at these specialised soldiers.

What's on the 2x DVD Discs;

One Shot - One Kill See how the U.S. Marine Corps selects and trains snipers, and watch them in action from Eastern Europe to Vietnam. World's Deadliest Snipers. Go on mission with members of the British Royal Marines and a little-known group of female Russian snipers.

Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs The deadliest weapon on the battlefield is neither bullet nor gun; it's the lone sniper. Journey inside the science and psychology behind the greatest shots in military history, through the scope of the world's most extreme marksmen. Deconstruct the missions, ranging from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan, presented by the men who were there and pulled the trigger. Canadian sniper Robert Furlong, tells the story of his history-making shot in Afghanistan--striking a Taliban fighter from 1.5 miles away. Ballistics... Tactics... Weaponry... Stalking... This feature-length special examines these critical components in vivid detail, combining interviews with cinematic re-enactments, CGI and present day shooting demonstrations to position you squarely inside the crosshairs. |