1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
1929-
March 16, 1981
Translation discusses public unrest after implementing martial law, including a rise in robberies and participation in resistance groups such as Solidarnosc. It also lists the military members involved in the decision making exercise.
Translation discusses the preparation for martial law through appointing Defense Council and committee members, martial law paperwork, increasing the defense budge from Soviet loans, and expanding military exports.
March 12, 1981
Translated document outlines an exercise for both the government and military of Poland to prepare for the implementation of martial law.
February 11, 1981
Translation of document discussing several barriers to the implementation of martial law in Poland. This includes opposition from the Polish United Workers' Party, response to counterrevolutionaries, and dry runs of implementing martial law.
January 23, 1981
Sources reveal the Soviet-supported Polish government intends to declare a state of Martial Law.
February 27, 1980
Memorandum of suggestions for Polish officials in case of national security threat.
McMahon forwards a translation of a Polish-language document containing information on the Polish government's planning for "increased threat for Poland's security."