In 1942, Polish soldiers escaping the Soviet Union via Iran bought a Syrian brown bear cub from a local boy for a few cans of food. They named him Wojtek. But Wojtek didn't stay a pet; he became a soldier. "The Bear Who Went to War" tells the heartwarming and hilarious true story of the only bear to be officially enlisted in a modern army, complete with a rank, serial number, and a paybook.Wojtek grew up drinking beer, smoking cigarettes (which he ate), and wrestling with the troops. But his finest hour came during the brutal Battle of Monte Cassino. Amidst heavy mortar fire, the bear was...
In 1942, Polish soldiers escaping the Soviet Union via Iran bought a Syrian brown bear cub from a local boy for a few cans of food. They named him Woj...
