MDS Episode #0121 - Death Wind – The Untold Story of Lewis Wetzel w/ Nate Humbard

Send us Fan MailIn this second episode of the Modern Day Sniper History Series, Caylen Wojcik sits down with Nate Humbard to explore the raw and riveting life of Lewis Wetzel, also known as Death Wind—a legendary frontiersman, rifleman, and early prototype of what we now call a sniper. From escaping captivity at age 13 with a bullet in his chest, to mastering reloading while running, to single-handedly ambushing war parties with cunning, stealth, and precision—Wetzel's life is a blueprint of frontier warfare and survival.This episode covers:The violent context of the Border Wars (1760s–1790s)Wetzel’s insane escape-and-evasion storiesFieldcraft, deception, and land navigation as sniper skillsThe Pennsylvania Long Rifle and Lewis’s tacticsWhy this man was feared by enemies and revered by his peopleEthical nuance and the cost of frontier justiceHow his skill set echoes in the modern sniper community Join our community:Free Membership: https://www.moderndayrifleman.comMDS Advantage Program (monthly training & drills): https://www.moderndayrifleman.com/advantageMDS Pro (for military & LE): https://www.moderndayrifleman.com/pro Follow us:Instagram: @moderndaysniperFacebook: Modern Day Sniper#americanhistory #riflemen #history #moderndayrifleman #moderndaysniper