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December 24, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Possible Polish Strategy During the Present Phase' 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 21, 1981	Central Intelligence Agency, 'Background to Present Situation in Poland and Possible Soviet Role' Report outlines the various factors leading up to martial law, including Soviet influence, possible Warsaw Pact intervention, and possible public backlash.
December 18, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Soviet Influence Among the Current Polish Leadership and Composition of the Council of National Salvation' Report elaborates on how the imposition of martial law makes the Polish government more reliant on Soviet authorities.
December 15, 1981	Intelligence Information Cable, 'Background to the Polish Imposition of Martial Law' Report comes after the declaration of martial law, and takes intelligence from a former Polish General Staff Officer to illuminate some of the details that went into the planning of martial law.
December 7, 1981	Memorandum from [Redacted] to the Director and Deputy Director of Central Intelligence, 'Polish Preparations for Martial Law' 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.
November 13, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translated document contains regulations on the movement of people in anticipation of martial. This includes plans for a Citizens militia as well as isolation centers.
November 13, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translated report details both the militarization of national units such as the economy and administrative organs, as well as plans for the augmentation of the armed forces.
November 13, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translation outlines new regulations concerning communication within Poland, including mail service, radio, and telephone.
November 12, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Director of Central Intelligence, '[Redacted] Report' Translated document details new regulations for radio, TV, publications, and live performances under martial law.
November 9, 1981	Memorandum from John Stein to the Secretaries of State and Defense and Director of National Security, '[Redacted] Report' Translated report entails a crisis management plan for introducing martial law. It details in chronological order what's to be done before announcing martial, how to subtly implement martial law, and maintain the element of surprise at announcement.