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January 25, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Soviet Penetration of the Polish Military' Cable discusses the influence of the Soviets in the Polish military, including their seemingly unlimited access to confidential material and intelligence. It also lists important Soviet officers.
January 20, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Contacts between Polish Military and Politburo Officials' Report tracks some correspondence between military and Politburo, compares and contrasts positions, and Soviet influence.
January 8, 1982	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Possible Future Phases of Martial Law' Report details further steps in the martial law process. Such as alleviating military pressure when regions are sufficiently calm, improving economic conditions and increased Soviet influence.
December 24, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Soviet Pressure on Polish Government to Act Against the Polish Church' Report discusses how after breaking Solidarnosc resistance, the next most important part of maintaining power is to lessen the influence of the Catholic Church. The Soviets propose tactics such as smear campaigns against priests, paternity suits, and getting priests drunk.
December 24, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Possible Polish Strategy During the Present Phase' Report takes information from a former Polish General. He discusses efforts to strike a deal with leaders of Solidarnosc (Solidarity) to oust extremists and set up a new "Worker's Solidarity" organization to take protests against the government off the streets.
December 21, 1981	Central Intelligence Agency, 'Background to Present Situation in Poland and Possible Soviet Role' Report outlines the various factors leading up to martial law, including Soviet influence, possible Warsaw Pact intervention, and possible public backlash.
December 18, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Soviet Influence Among the Current Polish Leadership and Composition of the Council of National Salvation' Report elaborates on how the imposition of martial law makes the Polish government more reliant on Soviet authorities.
December 15, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Background to the Polish Imposition of Martial Law' Report comes after the declaration of martial law, and takes intelligence from a former Polish General Staff Officer to illuminate some of the details that went into the planning of martial law.
December 7, 1981	Memorandum from [Redacted] to the Director and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, 'Polish Preparations for Martial Law' Translated report details the latest available information to the status of martial law in Poland, and argues the government will not instate martial law in their conflict with Solidarnosc and instead opt for political solutions. It outlines the evidence for this with military and government intelligence.
November 13, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translated document contains regulations on the movement of people in anticipation of martial. This includes plans for a Citizens militia as well as isolation centers.

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