A Secret Life (55 page)
Authors: Benjamin Weiser
Tags: #History, #Europe, #Germany, #World, #True Crime, #Espionage
135
“We, too...”
Excerpt November 3, 1976, Soviet Division Chief memo to CIA Director.
“We, too...”
Excerpt November 3, 1976, Soviet Division Chief memo to CIA Director.
135-136
“match the public honors...”
Excerpt Daniel letter delivered to RK October 31.
“match the public honors...”
Excerpt Daniel letter delivered to RK October 31.
136-137
“collided with a massive . . . ”
encounter with pillar: Interview RK; excerpt of message passed by RK to CIA December 12, 1976; archival notes of field reaction; excerpt of field response for February 1977 delivery.
“collided with a massive . . . ”
encounter with pillar: Interview RK; excerpt of message passed by RK to CIA December 12, 1976; archival notes of field reaction; excerpt of field response for February 1977 delivery.
138-139
“Dear P.V....”
Excerpt Daniel’s letter to PV;
“For a long time...”
excerpt RK letter to Daniel, both delivered February 13.
“Dear P.V....”
Excerpt Daniel’s letter to PV;
“For a long time...”
excerpt RK letter to Daniel, both delivered February 13.
Chapter
6
“Standing on Ice”
6
“Standing on Ice”
Key interviews: RK, Forden, Ruth Brerewood*, Harold Larsen, Robert Lubbehusen, Victor Kliss.
140
“We share many things . . . ”
Excerpt letter Daniel to RK, delivery in April 1977.
“We share many things . . . ”
Excerpt letter Daniel to RK, delivery in April 1977.
141
“For the past five years . . . ”
Excerpt of memo to DDO April 18, 1977, from Chief of Soviet Division.
“For the past five years . . . ”
Excerpt of memo to DDO April 18, 1977, from Chief of Soviet Division.
142
“The events of the past...”
Excerpt of RK April 17 message to the CIA.
“The events of the past...”
Excerpt of RK April 17 message to the CIA.
142-143
“Chances of ...”
Excerpt of field cable to HQ May 10, 1977.
“Chances of ...”
Excerpt of field cable to HQ May 10, 1977.
143
“Comrade Colonel...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA June 12, 1977.
“Comrade Colonel...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA June 12, 1977.
144
“gives me much joy ...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA July 24, 1977.
“gives me much joy ...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA July 24, 1977.
144
“modest efforts on behalf...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA on October 14, 1977.
“modest efforts on behalf...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA on October 14, 1977.
145
“Colonel, what are you doing?”
Interview RK.
“Colonel, what are you doing?”
Interview RK.
146-147
“irrefutable proofs . . . ”
Excerpts of RK letter to the CIA delivered January 22, 1978.
“irrefutable proofs . . . ”
Excerpts of RK letter to the CIA delivered January 22, 1978.
147
“As you will recall...”
Excerpts of CIA message delivered to RK in January 1978.
“As you will recall...”
Excerpts of CIA message delivered to RK in January 1978.
147-148
“Even had we . . . ”
Excerpt of Daniel message delivered to RK in January 1978.
“Even had we . . . ”
Excerpt of Daniel message delivered to RK in January 1978.
148
“passed the tests...”
Excerpts of RK message delivered to CIA June 25, 1978.
“passed the tests...”
Excerpts of RK message delivered to CIA June 25, 1978.
149-151
“I recommend that two documents . . . ”
Excerpts of RK messages to CIA and Daniel delivered in exchange April 16, 1978.
“I recommend that two documents . . . ”
Excerpts of RK messages to CIA and Daniel delivered in exchange April 16, 1978.
152
“Robert Kennedy . . . ”
Excerpt Daniel message delivered to RK in June 1978.
“Robert Kennedy . . . ”
Excerpt Daniel message delivered to RK in June 1978.
152-154
“I await...”
Excerpts of RK messages to CIA delivered in June 1978. 154
“But the Soviet Division . . . ”
The CIA, meanwhile, was describing his latest documents as extraordinary. One 363-page Russian document detailed the tactical and technical specifications of Soviet weaponry to be introduced into the Warsaw Pact through 1985. There was also a fifty-two-page “Secret” account of a speech by Gribkov, Chief of Staff of the Warsaw Pact command in Moscow, on cooperation among the General Staffs of the Warsaw Pact countries.
“I await...”
Excerpts of RK messages to CIA delivered in June 1978. 154
“But the Soviet Division . . . ”
The CIA, meanwhile, was describing his latest documents as extraordinary. One 363-page Russian document detailed the tactical and technical specifications of Soviet weaponry to be introduced into the Warsaw Pact through 1985. There was also a fifty-two-page “Secret” account of a speech by Gribkov, Chief of Staff of the Warsaw Pact command in Moscow, on cooperation among the General Staffs of the Warsaw Pact countries.
154-155
“should be told to destroy...”
HQ cable to field June 28, 1978;
“We want to tell...”
text of HQ letter to field for delivery to RK.
“should be told to destroy...”
HQ cable to field June 28, 1978;
“We want to tell...”
text of HQ letter to field for delivery to RK.
155-156
“Your letter
―
as always...”
Excerpt of RK letter to Daniel passed in July 3, 1978, exchange. The field officers noticed a lessening of SB surveillance activity in the days before the exchange, which they attributed to a visit to Warsaw by Libyan President Muammar Gadhafi.
“Your letter
―
as always...”
Excerpt of RK letter to Daniel passed in July 3, 1978, exchange. The field officers noticed a lessening of SB surveillance activity in the days before the exchange, which they attributed to a visit to Warsaw by Libyan President Muammar Gadhafi.
156-157
“This time, when asked...”
Interview RK.
“This time, when asked...”
Interview RK.
158-160
“Eyes Only . . . ”
Excerpts July 14, 1978, CIA counterintelligence investigation.
“Eyes Only . . . ”
Excerpts July 14, 1978, CIA counterintelligence investigation.
162
“at a prodigious rate...”
Archival note of summary prepared in October 1978;
“20 rolls ...”
excerpts from list of January 21, 1979, delivery.
“at a prodigious rate...”
Archival note of summary prepared in October 1978;
“20 rolls ...”
excerpts from list of January 21, 1979, delivery.
162-163
“I will not attempt . . . ”
Excerpts RK message delivered to CIA in December 1978 or early January 1979.
“I will not attempt . . . ”
Excerpts RK message delivered to CIA in December 1978 or early January 1979.
163-165
“The Russian-language document...”
Excerpt HQ message to RK, as later cabled to field in late January along with Daniel letter.
“The Russian-language document...”
Excerpt HQ message to RK, as later cabled to field in late January along with Daniel letter.
165
“soon be a significant change . . . ”
Interviews Forden, Brerewood, Lubbehusen, Larsen, Kliss.
“soon be a significant change . . . ”
Interviews Forden, Brerewood, Lubbehusen, Larsen, Kliss.
Chapter
7
Tremors of Change
7
Tremors of Change
Key interviews: RK, Brerewood*, Sue Burggraf, Dave Forden, Michael Dwyer*, Ted Gilbertson*, Earnest.
166-167
“A former high school...”
Interview Brerewood.
“A former high school...”
Interview Brerewood.
167-169
“In early March ...”
Interviews Burggraf, Earnest.
“In early March ...”
Interviews Burggraf, Earnest.
170
“In a delivery...”
Ten-page excerpt of RK delivery list for May 6, 1979.
“In a delivery...”
Ten-page excerpt of RK delivery list for May 6, 1979.
170-172
“I continue to belong . . . ”
Excerpt RK letters to CIA and Daniel delivered May 6.
“I continue to belong . . . ”
Excerpt RK letters to CIA and Daniel delivered May 6.
172
“One CIA memo . . . ”
Excerpt of HQ memo that says decision reached on May 23 to restrict access to fourteen-page letter from Jaruzelski to Kulikov.
“One CIA memo . . . ”
Excerpt of HQ memo that says decision reached on May 23 to restrict access to fourteen-page letter from Jaruzelski to Kulikov.
172
“I feel as if I were...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA July 8, 1979.
“I feel as if I were...”
Excerpt of RK message to CIA July 8, 1979.
173
“In the exchange . . . ”
Excerpt of text of “Daniel” letter cabled to field for delivery to RK in July 1979.
“In the exchange . . . ”
Excerpt of text of “Daniel” letter cabled to field for delivery to RK in July 1979.
173-175
“In August 1979 ...”
Interviews Gilbertson, Dwyer.
“In August 1979 ...”
Interviews Gilbertson, Dwyer.
175-178
“In early September...”
Interview RK; excerpts of RK letters delivered to CIA and Daniel September 24, 1979.
“In early September...”
Interview RK; excerpts of RK letters delivered to CIA and Daniel September 24, 1979.
178
“He delivered the pen . . . ”
He also said that he was including photographs of a 1977 Russian manual titled “Offensive Operations of the Front,” published by the Academy of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces. Siwicki had requested the manual, and the Soviets had delivered it on the condition it would not be shared with other officers. “The document has no traces that it originates from Polish sources,” Kuklinski wrote.
“He delivered the pen . . . ”
He also said that he was including photographs of a 1977 Russian manual titled “Offensive Operations of the Front,” published by the Academy of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces. Siwicki had requested the manual, and the Soviets had delivered it on the condition it would not be shared with other officers. “The document has no traces that it originates from Polish sources,” Kuklinski wrote.
178-180
“Over the next few weeks . . . ”
Excerpts of RK message to CIA December 16 and 18, 1979; interview RK.
“Over the next few weeks . . . ”
Excerpts of RK message to CIA December 16 and 18, 1979; interview RK.
181
“to speed up communications...”
Field cable to HQ dated September 5, 1979.
“to speed up communications...”
Field cable to HQ dated September 5, 1979.
182-183
“Dwyer had spent most of ...”
Interview Dwyer.
“Dwyer had spent most of ...”
Interview Dwyer.
183-184
“On December 16, Kuklinski wrote . . . ”
RK letter to agency December 16, 1979.
“On December 16, Kuklinski wrote . . . ”
RK letter to agency December 16, 1979.
184
“Kuklinski responded to . . . ”
Kuklinski wrote of the T-72: “The initial velocity of the sub-caliber [projectile] equals 1,800 meters per second. The [projectile] has an additional propelling charge weighing 4.5 kg. Fins which fall away during flight give the [projectile] a rotational movement of 800 rpm.” He noted that the T-72’s [projectile] could penetrate armor plate “500 mm. thick if it is located at a right angle to the path of the flight of [projectile]; 200 mm. thick if it is located at an angle of 60 degrees to the path of flight of the [projectile].”
“Kuklinski responded to . . . ”
Kuklinski wrote of the T-72: “The initial velocity of the sub-caliber [projectile] equals 1,800 meters per second. The [projectile] has an additional propelling charge weighing 4.5 kg. Fins which fall away during flight give the [projectile] a rotational movement of 800 rpm.” He noted that the T-72’s [projectile] could penetrate armor plate “500 mm. thick if it is located at a right angle to the path of the flight of [projectile]; 200 mm. thick if it is located at an angle of 60 degrees to the path of flight of the [projectile].”
185
“His films contained...”
Excerpt of list of films delivered December 18, 1979.
“His films contained...”
Excerpt of list of films delivered December 18, 1979.
185
“The CIA’s package . . . ”
CIA letter to RK delivered December 18, 1979; includes note from translator Patkowski.
“The CIA’s package . . . ”
CIA letter to RK delivered December 18, 1979; includes note from translator Patkowski.
185
“employment of front rocket troops...”
The CIA also provided in this delivery a list of materials it was seeking, including “Details on Soviet or Warsaw Pact alert systems, doctrine and practices (including deception) regarding reaction to U.S. reconnaissance satellites.” The agency also had questions about a document Kuklinski had turned over in June 1977 that contained tables comparing combat capabilities of Soviet and NATO armaments and equipment, rating each side’s weaponry on firepower, armor, and survivability.
“employment of front rocket troops...”
The CIA also provided in this delivery a list of materials it was seeking, including “Details on Soviet or Warsaw Pact alert systems, doctrine and practices (including deception) regarding reaction to U.S. reconnaissance satellites.” The agency also had questions about a document Kuklinski had turned over in June 1977 that contained tables comparing combat capabilities of Soviet and NATO armaments and equipment, rating each side’s weaponry on firepower, armor, and survivability.
That document “is still causing great interest among our military analysts,” the CIA said, and his answers “would materially affect our intelligence exploitation of these documents.” How were the ratings derived? “Are these documents used by Soviet military planners in evaluating the quality and quantity of military equipment, organization, and force structure of the Warsaw Pact and NATO forces? Are these documents used only in exercise scenarios, or in actual war planning?”
Chapter
8
“Out of the Shadows of Darkness”
8
“Out of the Shadows of Darkness”
Key interviews: RK, Larsen, Lubbehusen, Hart, Burggraf, Gilbertson, Forden, Zbigniew Brzezinski, General Jerzy Skalski, Donnelly, Tom and Lucille Ryan.
186-187
“In a well-lit...”
Interviews Larsen, Lubbehusen, Hart.
“In a well-lit...”
Interviews Larsen, Lubbehusen, Hart.
187-188
“this deplorable act . . . ”
RK letter to CIA February 10, 1980;
“received a black Volga...”
RK letter of February 17, 1980.
“this deplorable act . . . ”
RK letter to CIA February 10, 1980;
“received a black Volga...”
RK letter of February 17, 1980.
188-189
“of immense value to our common cause...”
CIA to RK delivered February 17, 1980.
“of immense value to our common cause...”
CIA to RK delivered February 17, 1980.
189-190
“Before leaving, she prepared a memo...”
Memo commenting on Gull case March 4, 1980.
“Before leaving, she prepared a memo...”
Memo commenting on Gull case March 4, 1980.
190-194
“By April 1980 ...”
Interviews Burggraf, Gilbertson, Donnelly.
“By April 1980 ...”
Interviews Burggraf, Gilbertson, Donnelly.
194
“seventeen new rolls of film ...”
April 13, 1980, list on RK’s latest delivery.
“seventeen new rolls of film ...”
April 13, 1980, list on RK’s latest delivery.
195
“safer and surer...”
Excerpts RK letter to CIA April 13, 1980.
“safer and surer...”
Excerpts RK letter to CIA April 13, 1980.
195
“all in all...”
Excerpt field comment after April 13 exchange.
“all in all...”
Excerpt field comment after April 13 exchange.
195
“It’s probably very little consolation...”
Excerpt of “Daniel” letter for delivery to RK April 13.
“It’s probably very little consolation...”
Excerpt of “Daniel” letter for delivery to RK April 13.
196
“sent a memo to the CIA’s...”
Excerpts of March 26, 1980, memo from Soviet Division Chief to awards panel; excerpts of undated signed memo by Director Turner to DDO McMahon.
“sent a memo to the CIA’s...”
Excerpts of March 26, 1980, memo from Soviet Division Chief to awards panel; excerpts of undated signed memo by Director Turner to DDO McMahon.
196
“most dangerous aspect . . . ”
Archival note of HQ-field dialogue on RK’s security.
“most dangerous aspect . . . ”
Archival note of HQ-field dialogue on RK’s security.
196
“Wish to inform you...”
Excerpt of HQ cable to Forden April 22, 1980;
“Deeply grateful...”
excerpt Forden response April 23.
“Wish to inform you...”
Excerpt of HQ cable to Forden April 22, 1980;
“Deeply grateful...”
excerpt Forden response April 23.
197-199
“one of the few shows on TV...”
Excerpt RK letter to Daniel June 7, 1980.
“one of the few shows on TV...”
Excerpt RK letter to Daniel June 7, 1980.
199
“critique of a Warsaw Pact...”
List of RK documents delivered June 8, 1980.
“critique of a Warsaw Pact...”
List of RK documents delivered June 8, 1980.
200
“was asked by Skalski . . . ”
Interview RK; RK letter to CIA September 13, 1980.
“was asked by Skalski . . . ”
Interview RK; RK letter to CIA September 13, 1980.
201
“During the turbulent summer...”
Interview Ryans.
“During the turbulent summer...”
Interview Ryans.
201-203
“with utmost apprehension...”
Excerpt RK letter to CIA September 13.
“with utmost apprehension...”
Excerpt RK letter to CIA September 13.
203
“which included a forty-one-page . . . ”
Excerpt RK document delivery list September 14, 1980.
“which included a forty-one-page . . . ”
Excerpt RK document delivery list September 14, 1980.
203-205
“Our greatest hope . . . ”
Excerpt of HQ and “Daniel” letters delivered to RK September 14.
“Our greatest hope . . . ”
Excerpt of HQ and “Daniel” letters delivered to RK September 14.
205
“sent an ‘Alert’ memorandum...”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
p. 163. 205-207
“Before going out . . . ”
Excerpts of RK letter to Daniel September 22, 1980.
“sent an ‘Alert’ memorandum...”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
p. 163. 205-207
“Before going out . . . ”
Excerpts of RK letter to Daniel September 22, 1980.
207
“top White House national security officials ...”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
pp. 163-164.
“top White House national security officials ...”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
pp. 163-164.
208
“Kuklinski, who was already...”
Interview RK; excerpt of RK letter to CIA October 26, 1980.
“Kuklinski, who was already...”
Interview RK; excerpt of RK letter to CIA October 26, 1980.
208-209
“Skalski had been . . . ”
Interview RK; interview Skalski by Marek Skrzydelski.
“Skalski had been . . . ”
Interview RK; interview Skalski by Marek Skrzydelski.
210
“In Washington the next day . . . ”
Zbigniew Brzezinski, “A White House Diary,”
Orbis
, Winter 1988, pp. 32-48.
“In Washington the next day . . . ”
Zbigniew Brzezinski, “A White House Diary,”
Orbis
, Winter 1988, pp. 32-48.
210-212
“a reliable prognosis . . . ”
Excerpt of RK letter to CIA October 26, 1980.
“a reliable prognosis . . . ”
Excerpt of RK letter to CIA October 26, 1980.
212-213
“psychological conditioning...”
Excerpt of RK letter to CIA October 30, 1980.
“psychological conditioning...”
Excerpt of RK letter to CIA October 30, 1980.
213(fn.)
“These documents included...”
Additional martial-law documents provided by RK in delivery of October 30, 1980:
“These documents included...”
Additional martial-law documents provided by RK in delivery of October 30, 1980:
1. Effects of Introducing a State of Martial Law Within the Scope of Universal Duty to Defend the PPR [Polish People’s Republic]. Secret. Polish. 4 pages.
2. Initial Draft. Resolution of the State Council Pertaining to Introduction of a State of Martial Law. Secret. Polish. 2 pages.
3. Public Notice on the Introduction of a State of Martial Law. Secret. Polish. 3 pages.
4. Official Note Pertaining to a State of Martial Law. Secret. Polish. 15 pages with attachments.
213
“I am becoming increasingly concerned . . . ”
Brzezinski, “A White House Diary,” p. 34.
“I am becoming increasingly concerned . . . ”
Brzezinski, “A White House Diary,” p. 34.
215
“On November 25, the CIA sent President Carter . . . ”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
p. 165.
“On November 25, the CIA sent President Carter . . . ”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
p. 165.
215
“Three days later...”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
p. 165.
“Three days later...”
Gates,
From the Shadows,
p. 165.
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