1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
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1918- 1989
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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.
September 30, 1981
Translation of both the decree and rationale for martial law. It elaborates on the various duties of citizens as well as new restrictions on freedom.
Translation of an administrative decree for martial law, including the various organizations involved in the transition.
September 25, 1981
Translation about a meeting of the National Defense Committee where they discuss several ways to implement martial law, and consider asking for assistance from the USSR or other Warsaw Pact states.
September 18, 1981
Translated agenda of the National Defense Committee meeting from September 14th, as well as outline the positions of military and government officials on the implementation of martial law.
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.
August 25, 1981
Memorandum outlining Poland's martial law plan, whether it could work, and the attitudes of Polish leadership.
August 21, 1981
Translation of a document the Polish government intended to circulate should martial law be announced.
