The Munich Olympics Massacre
In: Perspectives on Modern World History Ser
Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- World Map -- Chapter 1 Historical Background on the Munich Olympics Massacre -- 1. The Events and Legacy of the Munich Olympics Massacre -- 2. Terrorists Turn '72 Munich Olympics Into Bloodbath -- 3. Broadcasting the Events of Munich in Real Time -- 4. Olympics Memorial for Eleven Israeli Athletes -- 5. Munich 1972: When Terrorism "Contaminated" the Olympics -- Chapter 2: Controversies Surrounding the Munich Olympics Massacre -- 1. The Germans Wanted to Create a Relaxed, Friendly Environment for Olympic Athletes -- 2. Security in the Munich Olympic Village Was Poor -- 3. The German Way with Terror -- 4. Sartre on Munich 1972 -- 5. It Was the Costliest Day in Olympic History -- 6. Sports Can Seem Inconsequential in Moments of Crisis, but They Reflect Our Humanity -- 7. German Authorities Helped Surviving Palestinian Attackers Escape -- 8. The Munich Attack Inaugurated the Modern Era of Terrorism -- 9. Abu Daoud: No Regrets for Munich Olympics -- Chapter 3: Personal Narratives -- 1. A Survivor Remembers and Draws Lessons from the Tragedy of the Munich Massacre -- 2. An Israeli Athlete Remembers the Day He Lost His Teammates -- 3. An Israeli Wrestler and His Family: From the Soviet Union to Israel to Munich -- 4. Eyewitness at Munich -- Chronology -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Back Cover