1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
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1929-
1918- 1989
1923- 2014
East Asia
China
August 28, 1980
Suslov describes the "tense" situation in Poland and proposed steps to use military and police force to quell the protest movement.
May 18, 1989
The CIA's National Intelligence Daily for 18 May 1989 describes the latest developments in China, the Soviet Union, Ethiopia, Panama, El salvador, Venezuela, West Germany, Bolivia, Poland, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Philippines.
January 2, 1982
In conversation with Com. Tomaszewski, Kim Il Sung analyzed Poland's declaration of martial law.
June 15, 1981
Memorandum from Max Hugel to the Secretaries of State and Defense and the Director of National Security. The document details the conflict between several high military officials. It also mentions several places where Soviet military servicemen are incorporated into the Polish army.
January 1, 1983
Details Jaruzelski's personal habits, style, and evolving political views.
May 13, 1982
Report explains the previously waning influence of Soviet officers on the Polish military, discussing their housing, decreasing size and role in the Polish armed forces.
April 5, 1982
Report outlines the various components of the National Defense Committee (KOK) including its Secretariat, leadership, and possible consequences.
February 26, 1982
Report analyzes power dynamics and change in the Polish military from a photo TIME magazine published in their February 1, 1982 issue.
January 29, 1982
Cable includes information on the acceptance of KGB advisors, military appointments, and resistance to Soviet penetration.
January 28, 1982
Report addresses Polish leadership concerns of Solidarnosc influence on young conscripts in the Polish army. It includes solutions such as isolating younger people in more rural stations and separating them into sub units.
