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The video is about debunking some myths and lies about snipers, such as aiming for the head, being solitary heroes, or having laser sights. It also tells some stories of famous snipers in history, such as Vassili Zaytsev, Simo Häyhä, and Lyudmila Pavlichenko. It explains the challenges and complexities of sniping, such as calculating the bullet trajectory, camouflaging oneself, and carrying heavy equipment. It also shows how snipers are more useful for observation and information than for attack. It ends by saying that sniping is a fascinating but difficult profession that requires a lot of training and skills.
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1. Snipers in video games and movies often aim for the head, but in reality, snipers aim for the center of mass, the torso.
2. The most legendary headshot in cinema is the scene from the movie "Saving Private Ryan".
3. The story of the headshot is allegedly inspired by a real event involving a US sniper named White Feather during the Vietnam War.
4. The story of White Feather's headshot was attempted to be recreated on a TV show, but it was unsuccessful.
5. Military snipers do not aim for the head, but rather for the center of mass, the torso.
6. The head is a small and unpredictable target, making it difficult to hit.
7. A bullet in the lungs, heart, or spine can be just as deadly as a headshot.
8. The most famous sniper in history is Vassili Zaytsev, a Russian sniper who allegedly killed 242 German officers and soldiers during World War II.
9. However, the story of Zaytsev's legendary duel with a German sniper is disputed by historians, and may be exaggerated or fabricated.
10. The best sniper in history is actually Simo Häyhä, a Finnish sniper who killed over 542 Soviet soldiers during the Winter War.
11. Häyhä was known for his exceptional physical condition and his ability to remain stealthy and hidden in the snow.
12. Snipers do not work alone, but rather in pairs, with a shooter and a spotter.
13. The spotter is responsible for analyzing the environment, calculating climatic data, and providing information to the shooter.
14. The spotter is often the more experienced member of the pair and is responsible for making the shot.
15. Snipers are not typically young or agile, but rather muscular and physically fit.
16. The first recruitment criterion for snipers is not mathematical skills or precision shooting, but rather exceptional physical condition.
17. Snipers do not aim directly at their target, but rather calculate their shot and apply deviation to compensate for factors such as gravity, wind, and the curvature of the earth.
18. Snipers use specialized equipment, including rifles and telescopic sights, to make their shots.
19. Laser sights are not used by snipers, as they are not effective at long distances and would give away the sniper's position.
20. The military has developed bullets with onboard electronics that can home in on their target, making it easier for snipers to make accurate shots.
21. Snipers are not typically used as attackers, but rather as support and observation units, providing information and protection to troops.
22. The training and equipment for snipers are expensive and time-consuming, and armies often have limited quotas for sniper positions.