1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
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1931 - 2022
East Asia
1923 - 2014
Middle East
December 21, 1981
Report outlines the various factors leading up to martial law, including Soviet influence, possible Warsaw Pact intervention, and possible public backlash.
December 18, 1981
Report elaborates on how the imposition of martial law makes the Polish government more reliant on Soviet authorities.
December 15, 1981
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
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
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.
Translated report details both the militarization of national units such as the economy and administrative organs, as well as plans for the augmentation of the armed forces.
Translation outlines new regulations concerning communication within Poland, including mail service, radio, and telephone.
November 12, 1981
Translated document details new regulations for radio, TV, publications, and live performances under martial law.
November 9, 1981
Translated report entails a crisis management plan for introducing martial law. It details in chronological order what's to be done before announcing martial, how to subtly implement martial law, and maintain the element of surprise at announcement.
November 6, 1981
Transalted document outlines the procedure, appeal rights and legal responsibility for interning Polish citizens under martial law.
