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Eastern Europe
(372) documents
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1906- 1982
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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.
December 24, 1981
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.
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 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.
October 19, 1981
Translated order for the ban of Trade Unions and other social organizations such as Solidarity. It ends with a list of barred trade unions.
October 12, 1981
Translation of a document from the Main Political Directorate about morale in the Armed Forces - addressing problems such as alcohol abuse, going AWOL, and support to Solidarity and liberalization movements.
October 7, 1981
Translation of a military document which shows Poland is ready to declare martial law at any time. It argues for a surprise declaration in order to catch opposition off guard.
September 11, 1981
Explains that if Solidarnosc leads a general strike or provokes a confrontation, it will be met with the implementation of martial law.
September 9, 1981
Memorandum explains of a newly drafted decree of martial law, and increasing tensions between military leadership and Solidarnosc.
September 4, 1981
Translation from a Defense Committee chaired by General Jaruzelski addressing the rising threat of Solidarnosc and other threats to national security.