Explore the harrowing events of November 20, 1979, when a well-organized group of Islamic terrorists attacked the Grand Mosque in Mecca. This audacious assault on the holiest city in Islam resulted in hundreds of casualties and sparked a bloody two-week standoff. Delve into the background of Sunni-Shia conflicts, modern terrorism's impact, and the wider historical context. Hosted by military historian Colin D. Heaton.

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