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Author: Martin Herzog

Reviewed by: Lester W. Grau, Russian analyst, Foreign Military Studies Office

In the wake of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, Germany forged GSG 9—an elite counterterrorism unit that would stun the world with its daring 1977 rescue mission in Mogadishu. Martin Herzog’s gripping account traces the unit’s evolution from humble beginnings to global renown, drawing on exclusive interviews and archival research. This book tells the untold story of how one covert force reshaped modern counterterrorism—and inspired the creation of America’s Delta Force.

Publication Date

4-15-2026

Keywords

counterterrorism, special operations, German Federal Police, hostage rescue, Delta Force

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: GSG 9: From Munich to Mogadishu: The Birth of Germany's Counterterrorism Force

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