Inside GSG 9 (Germany's Tier 1 Counter Terrorist Unit) | Martin Herzog | Ep. 383

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This episode dives into the rise of modern counterterrorism in Germany, tracing how the failures of Munich ’72 led to the creation of GSG-9. Our guest, Martin Herzog, breaks down the Lufthansa hijacking, the Mogadishu raid, and the evolution of state response to terrorism. A sharp, detailed look at one of the most defining counterterror operations in European history.

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00:00 – Start
01:52 – Munich ’72 Failure
06:43 – Birth of GSG-9
14:52 – Ulrich Wegener & Early Leadership
24:47 – Building a Unit From Scratch
39:04 – Rise of RAF Terrorism
56:22 – The German Autumn Begins
1:01:59 – Lufthansa Hijacking Begins
1:14:14 – Murder of Captain Schumann
1:28:01 – Mogadishu Assault Planning
1:32:57 – The 8-Minute Raid
1:43:22 – Aftermath & GSG-9 Legacy

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This episode dives into the rise of modern counterterrorism in Germany, tracing how the failures of Munich ’72 led to the creation of GSG-9. Our guest, Martin Herzog, breaks down the Lufthansa hijacking, the Mogadishu raid, and the evolution of state response to terrorism. A sharp, detailed look at one of the most defining counterterror operations in European history.

Buy Martin's book about GSG 9 here: https://a.co/d/gicXE0m

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https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnGeopoliticsPod/featured
__________________________________
Jack Murphy's new book "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History" ⬇️
https://www.amazon.com/We-Defy-Chapters-Special-History-ebook/dp/B0DCGC1N1N/
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The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️
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Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample
"Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio"


00:00 – Start
01:52 – Munich ’72 Failure
06:43 – Birth of GSG-9
14:52 – Ulrich Wegener & Early Leadership
24:47 – Building a Unit From Scratch
39:04 – Rise of RAF Terrorism
56:22 – The German Autumn Begins
1:01:59 – Lufthansa Hijacking Begins
1:14:14 – Murder of Captain Schumann
1:28:01 – Mogadishu Assault Planning
1:32:57 – The 8-Minute Raid
1:43:22 – Aftermath & GSG-9 Legacy

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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