GSG 9: From Munich to Mogadishu The Birth of Germany's Counterterrorism Force
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- Englisch ausgewählt
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Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
15.06.2025
Verlag
Casemate PublishersSeitenzahl
328
Maße (L/B/H)
23,2/15,6/3,4 cm
Gewicht
546 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-63624-572-0
"... provides a compelling narrative of GSG 9's genesis and its most important mission." - Journal of Military History
In October 1977, an unknown German police unit made global headlines by storming a hijacked Lufthansa airliner in Mogadishu, Somalia. Operatives of GSG 9 freed 86 hostages, eliminated three of the four terrorists, and emerged with a near-total victory. This daring rescue left the world in awe, including the U.S. military. President Carter asked, "Do we have the same capability as the West Germans?" The answer was no--and it was this realization that impelled the creation of Delta Force.
This gripping book is the first comprehensive English-language history of GSG 9, tracing its roots back to the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre, which exposed the world's unpreparedness for modern terrorism. Formed in the aftermath, GSG 9 quickly evolved from a fledgling unit housed in makeshift barracks to an elite force. Author and journalist Martin Herzog draws from extensive research, German and international archives, and interviews with GSG 9 veterans and active members, including recent commander Robert Hemmerling. This deeply researched narrative chronicles GSG 9's humble beginnings, the vision of its founder Ulrich Wegener, and the evolving strategies that have made the unit one of the best in the world. Covering the rigorous training, recruitment, and modern-day operations of GSG 9, this book offers readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most respected special operations forces in the world.
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