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1949, Jan. 25
 
Poland joined the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (See 1949, Jan. 25).  1
 
Sept. 30
 
Poland again showed its adherence to Soviet and Cominform policy when it renounced its treaty of friendship with Yugoslavia.  2
 
Nov. 7
 
Marshal Konstantin Rokossovsky of the Soviet Union was appointed minister of defense and commander-in-chief of the Polish army. The army was thoroughly reorganized along Soviet lines.  3
 
Nov. 11–13
 
The Central Committee of the United Workers' Party expelled a number of prominent members for Titoist leanings.  4
 
 
 
The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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