Last nite I watched a documentary on HBO called "One Day in September" about the kidnapping and slaying of the 11 Israeli athletes in Munich in 1972 at the hands of Palestinian teenagers. I highly reccomend that you try and view it if you have an opportunity. Being 29, I knew about this event in history, but in no detail. It was truly disheartening to see the failures of the Germans to respond adequately to this tragedy and for them to "let go" of the terrorists in the end. The film features an interview with the final surviving terrorist who is in hiding in Africa, presumably hiding from the Mossad who is till hunting him after nearly 30 years. It details the tactical failures of the Germans including deploying 4 snipers against 8 terrorists, Snipers equipped with improper equipment, and taking positions in fields of friendly fire. Failure to backup these units with armor, and responding to poor intel, among many other failings, directly contributing to the deaths of 9 hostages after a 2 hour firefight. The battle is well presented with computer graphics and the show provides some insight in the formation of GSG-9 anti-terrorist squad and the response of the Mossad, including the later assasination of the surviving terrorists. Exceptional but very sad as we approach the Games 28 years later. It is my deepest sincere hope that the 2000 games are free from such terrible events.
Sorry so long...
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Aloha!
John
[This message has been edited by MPower (edited September 14, 2000).]
Sorry so long...
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Aloha!
John
[This message has been edited by MPower (edited September 14, 2000).]
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