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1. The Darkest Day in Olympic History August 23, 2011 The Games of the XX Olympiad held in Munich, Germany in 1972 was the second Summer Olympics held in Germany after the 1936 Games in Berlin. Although many athletic achievements were recorded such as American swimmer Mark Spitz setting a world record winning seven gold medals, and Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut winning a gold medal in the team competition event, the Games would be overshadowed by an event known as the Munich massacre. What should have been a celebration of the world’s top athletes became a time of horror and disbelief. During the second week of the Olympic Games, a Palestinia... (read more) Author: Anna Kelly

2. All You Need to Know About Netherlands Special Forces? March 29, 2010 The Netherlands special forces are called the Bijzondere Bijstands Eeheid (BBE) and is part of the Maritime Special Operations Forces of the Dutch marine corps. Their size and numbers are classified and they work in conjunction with the marines.Their HistoryThe BBE, as they are known, has been a special forces operation in Netherlands since 1973 and is considered to be an elite Dutch forces team of the most qualified trained marines. The unit was created after the Munich Massacre when 11 Israeli athletes were murdered by terrorists. This is one of the first counter terrorism special forces uni... (read more) Author: John C Arkin

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