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# 4.6/5 from 1,228 reviews Ranked #25 in Civil War Biographies Authentic Civil War sniper story Jack Hinson's One-Man War, A Civil War Sniper

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> 📖 Unlock the sniper’s secret: history, strategy, and raw patriotism in one compelling read!

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## Key Features

- • **Authentic Military Insight:** Written by a seasoned Marine veteran, blending historical records with battlefield realism.
- • **Top-Ranked Historical Biography:** Join thousands of readers captivated by this #25 bestseller in American Civil War biographies.
- • **Dive into a True Civil War Legend:** Experience the gripping saga of Jack Hinson, a one-man army turned sniper after personal tragedy.
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- • **Explore the Roots of Modern Counter-Insurgency:** Understand how 19th-century guerilla warfare echoes in today’s military doctrines.

## Overview

Jack Hinson's One-Man War is a highly rated, well-researched biography that chronicles the true story of a Civil War sniper who transformed personal loss into a legendary campaign. Ranked #25 in American Civil War biographies, this book offers unique insights into guerilla warfare and the cultural complexities of the era, making it essential reading for history enthusiasts and professionals interested in military strategy and counter-insurgency.

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Review: Modern Counter-insurgency and Guerilla War Application - The U.S. soldiers on patrol caught the two young men with rifles. In the culture of the two young men, carrying rifles was a normal part of life. It did not mean anything necessarily bad in a country where survival meant being armed. The lieutenant however, did not understand the culture; knew that guerillas populated the area; and had no patience to determine the facts. The two armed men were immediately assumed to be guerillas that had been attacking the lieutenant's men. They were disarmed, lined-up and then shot. In an almost unimaginable turn of events, the two young men were decapitated by the patrol. In this true story of man's inhumanity to man, this war crime has had second and third order effects no one might have thought possible. The lieutenant knew who the parents of the two young men were so he took the decapitated heads, placed them in sacks and took them to the parents' home. Unceremoniously placing them at the gate to the home as an admonition to the family as well as others, the lieutenant gave a stern warning to the parents about supporting guerillas before departing with his patrol. This event took place over 145 years ago during a time that ripped the country apart. The residual consequences are still felt today. Sadly, this true story has strong application to our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, insurgency and counter-insurgency, guerilla war, and cultural understanding. The Hinson family was largely pro-Union. Although they owned slaves, this was common in the border states of Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland. Lincoln was so concerned about not alienating these residents that he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation carefully, excluded freeing the slaves belonging to these pro-Unionists in areas captured and occupied by the Federal forces. These slaves would not be officially freed until after the war ended. This is the situation the Hinson family found itself in when the war came to them. Jack Hinson, a plantation owner, befriended General Grant during the battles for Forts Henry and Donelson. Grant was invited to stay with the Hinson family during the battle for Donelson which he did. The complexity of the war is encapsulated in the story of the Hinsons. Jack Hinson just wanted to be left alone but the U.S. Army changed that. When his sons were arbitrarily executed without a trial and due process, the war changed for the Hinsons. Decapitating Jack Hinson's two sons changed the entire complexion of the events. Murdering the boys was one thing, mutilating them was another. In the culture of the rural South, this was an affront to the decency and morality of the people. Jack Hinson's feelings turned from apathy to rage. The author turns a true story into an amazing odessey of Jack Hinson who became a one-man army. Commissioning the manufacture of a special sniper rifle, Hinson wreaked havoc on Federal forces between the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. While author McKenney never claims the book to be a historical account, he skillfully weaves the story together using extant historical records, a superb knowledge of the culture and times, and the experience of a seasoned Marine veteran to bring Hinson's story to life. Amazingly, McKenney has managed through his years of research, to actually locate Jack Hinson's sniper rifle bringing an additional measure of credibility to this incredible story. For those who wish to gain an appreciation for the military's new counter-insurgency doctrine used in Iraq and Afghanistan and why we do not condone war crimes against the populaces in which we operate, this book is an excellent beginning.
Review: Very good read - I really enjoyed this book. It is a great story about a true patriot defending his family from Yankee Northern Aggression. It is well written but repetitive at times, although not a big bothersome thing for me. I served eight years in the National Guard, and have hunted big game in three states so the author was correct in his details describing how Hinson would have gone about his vengeance for the deaths of his children and friends. I would try to emulate his whole thought process as he developed his plan and try as hard as possible to execute the plan were I in the same situation where my family was attacked as was his. The skeleton of this book is relatively bare, but all McKenny's research allowed him to flesh out the body of the book is very believable fashion. I hate that our Civil War ever happened and that we killed so many of ourselves. Neither North or South understood the culture of each other's side in the War, and we still do not truly grasp what happened. However, it is very understandable how Hinson was turned from a Union sympathizer into a Confederate assassin/sniper/patriot when the Union soldiers killed his innocent children, destroyed his home and punished him for being different. Read the book and see how deadly enemies are easily made. Much the same thing happened in Viet Nam when whole villages were decimated, parents or children killed for no good reason and the remaining family members joined the Viet Cong to kill the enemy (us).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #123,507 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in American Civil War Biographies (Books) #28 in U.S. Civil War Confederacy History #1,007 in U.S. State & Local History |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,228) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 1.39 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1589806409 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1589806405 |
| Item Weight  | 1.64 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | February 15, 2009 |
| Publisher  | Pelican Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern Counter-insurgency and Guerilla War Application
*by L***. on October 2, 2010*

The U.S. soldiers on patrol caught the two young men with rifles. In the culture of the two young men, carrying rifles was a normal part of life. It did not mean anything necessarily bad in a country where survival meant being armed. The lieutenant however, did not understand the culture; knew that guerillas populated the area; and had no patience to determine the facts. The two armed men were immediately assumed to be guerillas that had been attacking the lieutenant's men. They were disarmed, lined-up and then shot. In an almost unimaginable turn of events, the two young men were decapitated by the patrol. In this true story of man's inhumanity to man, this war crime has had second and third order effects no one might have thought possible. The lieutenant knew who the parents of the two young men were so he took the decapitated heads, placed them in sacks and took them to the parents' home. Unceremoniously placing them at the gate to the home as an admonition to the family as well as others, the lieutenant gave a stern warning to the parents about supporting guerillas before departing with his patrol. This event took place over 145 years ago during a time that ripped the country apart. The residual consequences are still felt today. Sadly, this true story has strong application to our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, insurgency and counter-insurgency, guerilla war, and cultural understanding. The Hinson family was largely pro-Union. Although they owned slaves, this was common in the border states of Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland. Lincoln was so concerned about not alienating these residents that he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation carefully, excluded freeing the slaves belonging to these pro-Unionists in areas captured and occupied by the Federal forces. These slaves would not be officially freed until after the war ended. This is the situation the Hinson family found itself in when the war came to them. Jack Hinson, a plantation owner, befriended General Grant during the battles for Forts Henry and Donelson. Grant was invited to stay with the Hinson family during the battle for Donelson which he did. The complexity of the war is encapsulated in the story of the Hinsons. Jack Hinson just wanted to be left alone but the U.S. Army changed that. When his sons were arbitrarily executed without a trial and due process, the war changed for the Hinsons. Decapitating Jack Hinson's two sons changed the entire complexion of the events. Murdering the boys was one thing, mutilating them was another. In the culture of the rural South, this was an affront to the decency and morality of the people. Jack Hinson's feelings turned from apathy to rage. The author turns a true story into an amazing odessey of Jack Hinson who became a one-man army. Commissioning the manufacture of a special sniper rifle, Hinson wreaked havoc on Federal forces between the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers. While author McKenney never claims the book to be a historical account, he skillfully weaves the story together using extant historical records, a superb knowledge of the culture and times, and the experience of a seasoned Marine veteran to bring Hinson's story to life. Amazingly, McKenney has managed through his years of research, to actually locate Jack Hinson's sniper rifle bringing an additional measure of credibility to this incredible story. For those who wish to gain an appreciation for the military's new counter-insurgency doctrine used in Iraq and Afghanistan and why we do not condone war crimes against the populaces in which we operate, this book is an excellent beginning.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good read
*by N***A on March 28, 2018*

I really enjoyed this book. It is a great story about a true patriot defending his family from Yankee Northern Aggression. It is well written but repetitive at times, although not a big bothersome thing for me. I served eight years in the National Guard, and have hunted big game in three states so the author was correct in his details describing how Hinson would have gone about his vengeance for the deaths of his children and friends. I would try to emulate his whole thought process as he developed his plan and try as hard as possible to execute the plan were I in the same situation where my family was attacked as was his. The skeleton of this book is relatively bare, but all McKenny's research allowed him to flesh out the body of the book is very believable fashion. I hate that our Civil War ever happened and that we killed so many of ourselves. Neither North or South understood the culture of each other's side in the War, and we still do not truly grasp what happened. However, it is very understandable how Hinson was turned from a Union sympathizer into a Confederate assassin/sniper/patriot when the Union soldiers killed his innocent children, destroyed his home and punished him for being different. Read the book and see how deadly enemies are easily made. Much the same thing happened in Viet Nam when whole villages were decimated, parents or children killed for no good reason and the remaining family members joined the Viet Cong to kill the enemy (us).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Little known facet of the Civil War
*by R***. on April 13, 2010*

This book is a fast read for a history book, for any type book for that matter. It details, as no book previously, the ugly war and oppression by U.S. troops to non-combatants in Tennessee. The Constitution was largely ignored as Union Generals like Rosecrans and Sherman not only approved but encouraged barbarous Yankee troops to arrest and execute civilians who were only under a vague suspicion by an individual soldier. No proof was required. No trial was required. These were war crimes by today's definitions. Jack Hinson was a prosperous and decent man. He freed his slaves during the war, before required to do so. He passed information to the Yankees about the pending Confederate surrender at Fort Donelson. He was a gracious host to General Grant. At the time, he had one son in the army in Virginia. But, his family largely stayed out of it until the murders. He was like Jim Stewart's family in "Shenandoah" who wanted to stay out of the war. What did he get for his loyalty? Two of his sons were captured without any proof of any infraction or crime. They were civilians on their own property. They were shot without any trial. They were beheaded. This was Lincoln's army. This book also does an excellent job of giving the history of the family after the war, up to Jack's most recent descendants. The only disappointment I could mention is that Mr. McKenney only details five or six of Jack's kills. I realize that much of the book is fleshed out from what few facts could be learned. It would have been especially interesting to have read about what the author would have fleshed out or guessed concerning the details about Jack killing common criminals preying on people during the war(actual thugs and criminals, not anyone's soldiers). The in-depth research and bibliography are clearly detailed to show the scholarly research and writing of this Civil War story.

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