Polityka władz niemieckich na obszarach okupowanych i administrowanych przez Ober-Ost w latach I wojny światowej (na przykładzie Białegostoku i Grodna)
The Policy of the German Authorities in the Areas Occupied and Administered by Ober-Ost During World War I (on the Example of Białystok and Grodno)

Summary/Abstract: In November 1918, only part of the Polish lands were able to enjoy independence. Whereas the north-eastern areas of the pre-partition Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth were still under German occupation and had to wait several more months for independence. This was related to the military and political situation in this part of Europe, where Germany had at its disposal serious military forces, still maintaining discipline and combat capability. It should also be noted that the occupation system in the area subordinated to the Commander of the Eastern Front (Oberbefehlshaber Ost-abbreviated as Ober-Ost) was much more repressive and oppressive for the inhabitants than, for example, in the General Governorate of Warsaw. The occupation authorities conducted ruthless economic exploitation of the occupied territories. The inhabitants were subjected to strict control. A ban on political activity and strict censorship of the press and all publications were introduced. Public gatherings were banned and restrictions were placed on the movement of the population.

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