Zhang Taofang

Zhang Taofang, (Chinese: 張桃芳; pinyin: Zhāng Táo Fāng; Wade–Giles: Zhang Tao-fang) was a Chinese sniper. He is credited with making 214 kills in 32 days during the Korean War.[1][2]

Zhang Taofang
張桃芳
Zhang Taofang. The caption reads "Well-known cold shooter Zhang Taofang, he scored 214 kills with 442 shots within 33 days."
BornApril 29 1931
DiedApril 29 2007
Allegiance China
Service/branch People's Volunteer Army
People's Liberation Army
Battles/warsKorean War
AwardsCombat Hero (second class)

Korean War

Zhang deployed to Triangle Hill with the 8th company, 214th Regiment, 24th Corps on 11 January 1953; he had been part of the army for less than two years. He was armed with an old Mosin–Nagant without a PU scope.[1]

18 days later Zhang spotted a target. He immediately aimed, fired, and missed 12 times, and was nearly killed by counter-fire. Based on that experience, Zhang developed an aiming technique using the iron sight, and the next he hit a target. On February 15, he hit 7 targets with 9 rounds, a ratio surpassing many experienced snipers.[1]

According to a publicity photograph[2] Zhang made 214 kills in 32 days winning him a first class merit.[1][2]

References
  1. Stronge, Charles (25 January 2011). Kill Shot: The 15 Deadliest Snipers of All Time. Ulysses Press. p. 91. ISBN 978-1-56975-862-5.
  2. Pegler, Martin (2004). Out of Nowhere: A History of the Military Sniper. Oxford: Osprey Publishing. p. 265. ISBN 1-84176-854-5.
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