Almost 3,000 detained in a fewer hours. 44 years ago, martial law was introduced

Zdjęcie: /CAF/Tomasz Langda/Jerzy Kośnik /PAP


The 44th anniversary of the introduction of martial law in Poland passes. On 13 December 1981, the authorities began persecution of opposition leaders. General Wojciech Jaruzelski defended his decision for the remainder of his life.