EP112 - The Anatomy of a Catastrophe: The Sixteen Hours in Munich
The 1972 Munich Olympics were meant to be "The Carefree Games," a symbol of peace and a new Germany. But in the early hours of September 5th, that dream was shattered by an act of terror that unfolded live on television screens across the globe. We dissect the anatomy of a hostage crisis, exploring the sixteen fatal hours of flawed negotiations and catastrophic decisions that led to the death of eleven Israeli athletes and changed the world forever. If you enjoy the show and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee: https://paypal.me/podcast8
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