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Eastern Europe
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August 14, 1981
Translated report discusses how the increased presence of Solidarnosc (Solidarity) warrants the introduction of martial law. However, it affirms that no formal steps to introducing martial law have been taken.
July 24, 1981
Translation elaborates on how funds should be allocated towards various Polish infrastructure projects including highways, waterways, and railways. In addition, it mentions allocating funds for the defense training for new government and industrial leaders.
July 17, 1981
Report outlines the conflicting views of Polish military and government leadership on the implementation of martial law and growing influence of the Soviet military.
Translation of a memorandum from the Chief of General Staff of the Polish Peoples Army on the measures that need to be taken by the army in case of martial law.
July 1, 1981
Translation of an agenda from the meeting of Polish National Defense Committee of June 19, 1981 involving the Ministry of Internal Affairs, National Defense, and the Defense Industry Commission.
Report discusses contingency plans for implementing martial law, but only in relation to the possibility of extremist resistance from organizations such as Solidarnosc (Solidarity) and KOR (Workers Defense Committee).
June 24, 1984
Report discusses conflicting reports from the Polish and Soviet governments on the stationing of troops in Poland.
June 10, 1981
Hugel alerts the recipients of the memorandum that confidential sources reveal increased militarization in Poland to enforce the party line and are one step closer to martial law.
May 26, 1981
Report details protocol for various government agencies (military, political, diplomatic, economic, and state security) to address state security during the implementation of martial law.
Translated report oversees contingency plans for the declaration of martial law. It covers plans for public information, diplomatic relations, and the military.
