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Martin Herzog
Author, journalist, and academic who wrote 'GSG 9 from Munich to Mangadishu' and provides detailed historical research on the founding and operations of Germany's counterterrorism unit GSG-9.
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Nov 29, 2025
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Inside GSG 9 (Germany's Tier 1 Counter Terrorist Unit) | Martin Herzog | Ep. 383
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Join Martin Herzog, an author and journalist with a deep understanding of counterterrorism, as he delves into the founding of GSG-9, Germany's elite counter-terror unit. He explores the harrowing events of Munich '72, the disastrous security failures that followed, and how they catalyzed the birth of GSG-9. The gripping accounts of the Lufthansa hijacking and the daring Mogadishu raid highlight the evolution of Germany's response to terrorism. Herzog also shares insights on GSG-9's international influence and the enduring lessons of their operations.
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