By,By,Brian Markman and Kevin LynchBrian Markman and Kevin Lynch

On the 11On the 11thth of March, of March, 2004, bombs exploded in 2004, bombs exploded in Madrid. Scores were Madrid. Scores were wounded and hundreds wounded and hundreds died.died.

Who? What?Who? What?

Al-Qaeda attacked Al-Qaeda attacked Madrid with bombs 911 Madrid with bombs 911 days after the twin towers days after the twin towers fell in New York City.fell in New York City.

The first bombs went off at 6:39 at Atocha Station in Spain. With in seconds 93 were killed.

Other BombingsOther Bombings

At 6:41 two bombs exploded in At 6:41 two bombs exploded in a train located at El Pozo a train located at El Pozo Station killing 70.Station killing 70.

Train was expected to Train was expected to explode in Atocha station as explode in Atocha station as well. Atocha had been well. Atocha had been closed so medical workers closed so medical workers could tend to the many could tend to the many wounded there.wounded there.

Police stand guard at El Pozo after Madrid is shaken by day long terror attacks.

Another AttackAnother Attack

Finally at 6:42 another bomb went off in a train Finally at 6:42 another bomb went off in a train passing through Santa Eugenia Station on its passing through Santa Eugenia Station on its way to Atocha. 17 more were killed, dozens way to Atocha. 17 more were killed, dozens more wounded.more wounded.

The End of a Long DayThe End of a Long Day

By the end of the day, about By the end of the day, about 180 people were killed while 180 people were killed while hundred more were injured.hundred more were injured.

One of Spain’s Major rail One of Spain’s Major rail stations was damaged and stations was damaged and fear ran through the Spanish fear ran through the Spanish peoples minds.peoples minds.

Al-Qaeda claims responsibility Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for the attacks and threatens for the attacks and threatens more violence unless Spain more violence unless Spain withdraws troops from Arabic withdraws troops from Arabic Lands.Lands. Memorial in Madrid to help remember

the people who died on 3/11/04

July 7July 7thth, 2005, London , 2005, London England was attacked England was attacked by terrorists.by terrorists.

3 underground trains 3 underground trains were bombed while a were bombed while a double-decked bus double-decked bus was also attacked. was also attacked.

One of the underground trains, ripped open underneath of London.

Who? What?Who? What?

9 days prior to the 9 days prior to the London Bombings, London Bombings, supposed Al-Qaeda supposed Al-Qaeda members, were scene members, were scene travelling their planned travelling their planned course for attack.course for attack.

3 bombs exploded at 8:50 3 bombs exploded at 8:50 am, during the morning am, during the morning commute. One exploded commute. One exploded an hour later in a an hour later in a crowded town square.crowded town square.

Where?Where?

One explosion went off just One explosion went off just outside of Liverpool Street outside of Liverpool Street Station.Station.

Another went off outside of Another went off outside of Edgar Road Station.Edgar Road Station.

The final train explosion The final train explosion occurred between Kings Cross occurred between Kings Cross Station and Russell Square. Station and Russell Square.

How it EndedHow it Ended

About an hour after subway About an hour after subway bombs, at 9:47 am, a bomb bombs, at 9:47 am, a bomb went off on a double-decked went off on a double-decked bus in Travistock Square. bus in Travistock Square.

About 56 people were dead About 56 people were dead after an hour of attacks.after an hour of attacks.

The attacks lasted for 3 days between November 26The attacks lasted for 3 days between November 26 thth and 29 and 29thth of 2008. of 2008.

Where? How?Where? How?

More then 15 gunmen More then 15 gunmen attacked Mumbai, killing and attacked Mumbai, killing and taking hostages in more then 7 taking hostages in more then 7 locations.locations.

The Taj Mahal Hotel became The Taj Mahal Hotel became the center of attention as gun the center of attention as gun fights lasted days between the fights lasted days between the police and terrorists.police and terrorists.

Grenades were thrown Grenades were thrown causing explosions throughout causing explosions throughout all 7 locations.all 7 locations.

More… Who?More… Who?

After it was over, with many After it was over, with many terrorists killed, and few captured, terrorists killed, and few captured, Deccan Mujahideen claimed Deccan Mujahideen claimed responsibility.responsibility.

Some Hindu extremists were Some Hindu extremists were arrested but the majority of the arrested but the majority of the blame was placed on the Muslim blame was placed on the Muslim extremists.extremists.

In The EndIn The End

173 people died while 308 were 173 people died while 308 were injured.injured.

Lashkar-e-Taiba was suspected to Lashkar-e-Taiba was suspected to be responsible despite the claims be responsible despite the claims already made.already made.

Tensions between India and Tensions between India and Pakistan rose as Lashkar-e-Taiba Pakistan rose as Lashkar-e-Taiba is a Terrorist organization, is a Terrorist organization, centered in Pakistan.centered in Pakistan.

September 1September 1stst, 2004 over 1,000 people (mostly children) were taken , 2004 over 1,000 people (mostly children) were taken hostage at a school in Russia.hostage at a school in Russia.

Who? What?Who? What?

Hostage takers make contact Hostage takers make contact with the police.with the police.

Early on they clearly state, 50 Early on they clearly state, 50 hostages will be killed if any of hostages will be killed if any of the terrorists are killed by the terrorists are killed by police.police.

The terrorists were Chechen The terrorists were Chechen Rebels who demanded Rebels who demanded Vladimir Putin’s resignation Vladimir Putin’s resignation and Russia’s withdraw from and Russia’s withdraw from Chechnya.Chechnya.

How it UnfoldedHow it Unfolded

Around 2:45 pm on the second Around 2:45 pm on the second day 11 women and 15 children day 11 women and 15 children are released.are released.

By 1:00 pm on the third day, By 1:00 pm on the third day, the gym has collapsed, killing the gym has collapsed, killing 26 and 20 hostages have been 26 and 20 hostages have been shot.shot.

Around 2:00 pm on the third Around 2:00 pm on the third day, Russian forces storm the day, Russian forces storm the building, many escape in the building, many escape in the dangerous circumstances.dangerous circumstances.

Finally, It EndsFinally, It Ends

At 5:00 pm on the third day, the situation had calmed, all hostages At 5:00 pm on the third day, the situation had calmed, all hostages who were remained alive, fled the building.who were remained alive, fled the building.

All dead, were later found and accounted for, mainly in the collapsed All dead, were later found and accounted for, mainly in the collapsed gymnasium.gymnasium.