1893-1976
Eastern Europe
(372) documents
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1929-
1923- 2014
1879- 1953
Russia
March 16, 1944
Joseph Stalin holds a dinner in honor of Polish troops with prominent members of the Polish and Soviet military as well as Soviet state officials.
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.
January 25, 1982
Cable discusses the influence of the Soviets in the Polish military, including their seemingly unlimited access to confidential material and intelligence. It also lists important Soviet officers.
January 20, 1982
Report tracks some correspondence between military and Politburo, compares and contrasts positions, and Soviet influence.