Looks back

Late in the evening of 5th September, 1972, the eyes of the world were focused on Fürstenfeldbruck. Thousands of people trembled as they followed the events at the airfield on their televisions and radios. Relatives and police officers, decision-makers and other eye-witnesses look back after many years and share their memories. Politically, socially and culturally active people keep the memory of the Olympic massacre alive and build bridges to the present. To activate English subtitles, click on the "cc"-icon in the video player.

Walther Tröger
Walther Tröger
Mayor of the 1972 Olympic Village
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Thomas Karmasin
Thomas Karmasin
Since 1996 District Administrator Fürstenfeldbruck
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Andreas Zenglein
Andreas Zenglein
Officer of the Federal Border Guard 1972
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Charlotte Knobloch
Charlotte Knobloch
Since 1985 President of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria
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Alfred Pilot Builder
Alfred Pilot Builder
Brother of Anton Fliegerbauer, killed in action
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Anton airplane builder
Anton airplane builder
Nephew of Anton Fliegerbauer, killed in action
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Alexander Miller
Alexander Miller
Translator of the 1972 Israeli Olympic team
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Axel Kaiser
Axel Kaiser
Paramedics at the air base 1972
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Hans-Jochen Vogel
Hans-Jochen Vogel
Lord Mayor of Munich 1960-1972
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Peter M. Lill
Peter M. Lill
Journalist 1972
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Klaus Wolfermann
Klaus Wolfermann
Olympian 1972
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Hannes L. Götz
Hannes L. Götz
Artist Memorial FFB
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The district of Fürstenfeldbruck would like to thank all contemporary witnesses, interviewers and all persons who made the realization of this important documentation possible. The recorded memories are a valuable contribution to this place of remembrance.