GSG 9 German Response to Terrorism (2004) By R. Tophoven, B and G Verlag
 
The GSG 9 is the elite counter-terrorism and special operations unit of the German Federal Police (but when book was published it was part of the Federal German Border Guard). It's first mission, which is still one of the most well-known and established the GSG 9's reputation as an elite unit, was Operation Fire Magic. It was carried out in 1977 when Palestinian terrorists hijacked a Lufthansa plane on the way from Palma de Mallorca to Frankfurt, demanding that imprisoned members of the German Red Army Faction terrorist group be freed. On the October 17-18, Somalian ranger units created a distraction, while members of the GSG 9, accompanied by two British SAS operators as observers, stormed the plane. The operation lasted seven minutes and was successful: all hostages were rescued. Three hijackers died, the fourth was seriously injured. Only one GSG 9 member and one flight attendant were injured. The international counter-terrorism community applauded GSG 9 for the excellent and professional handling of the situation as assaults on planes are considered one of the most difficult scenarios a hostage rescue force could face.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket 
124 pages
In Good Condition