CWIHP Bulletin nr 11 part 1 New ev

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The church whereas earlier it took a neutral position, it now is creating tension.31
It might join forces with S and draw young people to its ranks, forcing a confrontation.32
A week ago we appealed to the Sov. leadership but there is no answer.
Com. Jaruz. met yesterday with Aristov and raised questions of a political and economic nature. What is the
reaction now of the USSR to our actions?
But we received no answer.
We are very worried about what the ambassador s adviser on economic relations (trade) is reporting
today to the Min. of Foreign Trade (of 30,000 tons 12,000 to be sent to Legnica).33
This concerns only the deliveries that are already coming to us.
Summing up these problems:
have had no meeting at the level of
Very the leadership. Consultations
Imp. the economic question
and we cannot embark on any adventurist actions if the Sov. comrades do not support us.34
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Whereas Gromyko, Andropov, and Ustinov earlier would
come and see us, now no one is
coming. We aren t receiving an answer to our questions.
Politb memb. W Wlad is very upset and nervous and put forth a
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Econom aid request that while there is time they receive an
Sending of troop answer by 10:00 a.m. on 12.12.
Otherwise we can extend the schedule for initiating it
by one day, this is the most we can wait.
We are soberly evaluating the situation, and if there will be
no politic., econ., and mil. support from the USSR, our country
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Without the support of the USSR we cannot go forward or take this step.
Psychologically, WW s state of mind is very nervous.
With a heavy heart I report all of this to you.
The leadership is resolute, but it s necessary
to decide matters.
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WW wanted to travel to the USSR. But the time wasn t suitable for us. I suggested traveling a bit earlier.
But the situation did not permit it.
We transmitted the requests to the ambassador, but have received no answer.
With what sort of polit. slogan must we act against the adversary. The mechanism is operating; the bow is
stretched tight. This is along military lines.
We can defer the schedule for starting by a day: from Sunday to Monday (13./14.12). But no later.
VG I am not fully informed about what you transmitted to the ambassador.
I know what sort of work you carried out in preparing the introduction of martial law. It is very significant.
You do have the forces. That much we know.
If the church is stepping up its activity, that s because you did not give a rebuff to the enemy. And the
church is continuing to exert pressure on the leadership.37
The leading officers for martial law are in good spirits, and there is no need to speak about any sort of adventurist
action.
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You have real strength. You insisted that Poland is able to resolve its problems on its own. The friends
spoke to you about this matter, and you remember it.
We also spoke a lot about this at the DefMin Comm. mtg.38
It s now time to act. The date should not be postponed, and indeed a postponement is now impossible.
I don t know what Andropov was saying.
But friends remain friends.
I will report all the questions to my leadership, and you must act decisively.
If the Church had caused tension, you obviously would feel your weakness. Evidently, that weakness lies at the
center of this deterioration.
Yes, the mechanism has been neglected. We understand, and the leadership in Moscow understands. But does this
mean that Com. Jaruz. has not made a final decision?? Is that so? We would like to know this.39
As far as the arrival of Baibakov is concerned, he examined
all the questions and said that the gov t will consider them.40
Siwicki About Adventurism. We link this word with polit. consultations.
We don t want to show the role of the party in this conflict
How does the Soviet leadership assess our polit. our line.41
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We are embarking on this action under the slogan Salvation of the Motherland and National Salvation.
It was in this sense that the term adventurist action was being used.
VG Why has the question of military assistance arisen? We already went over all aspects of the introduction of martial
law.
Siw. The decision has been made. The premier requests that you look upon these matters with understanding. And
again reminds you about his requests. Without help from outside, it will be difficult for us, the Poles.
The enemy has said his final word. The sides have clearly staked out their positions. Now what is needed
is a resolute struggle against the counterrevolution.
A Military-Revolutionary Council of National Salvation has been formed and is already beginning to act.
They want to arrest 50 people from the old leadership.
Mutual thanks and greetings.
P.S.42 Siwicki left here dissatisfied. He got nothing new and heard nothing new from V.G. The WTO C-in-C has
been restrained by Moscow!!
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9:30 The WTO C-in-C held talks with Com. Gurunov and gave an explanation along the lines of our telegram
of yesterday under three signatures: Aristov, Kulikov, and Pavlov
The ciphered message is very bad. The introduction of martial law is made dependent on the fulfillment
of four points. Jaruzelski is demanding a meeting at the highest level, an answer about the provision of
military assistance, etc.
Com. M. V. Proskurin (10:00 a.m. Moscow time) on duty by group (of ours)
Assault front at 6:30 a.m. moved out to 3 command pts.
together for 1.5-2 km
Warsaw Mil. Dist. at 20:00
Pomeranian Mil. Dist. at 2:40 a.m. in the vicinity of Bydgoszcz
(to the north) 3 command pts.
Silesian Mil. Dist. at 22:00 toward Wroclaw 3 command pts.
55th mot. reg. of 16th tank div. at 5:00 a.m. on 12.12 concent. south
toward Szczytno
13th mot. reg. of 5th tank div. at 5:30 a.m. on 12.12 was in the vicinity
of Gniezno
at 14:00 awaiting a concentra.
During the night, the district commanders brought to combat readiness:43 [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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