Wojtek the Polish Soldier Bear

a Syrian brown bear adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. Wojtek provided companionship and boosted morale, even sharing in the soldiers' routines like drinking beer and smoking cigarettes. The bear was formally enlisted in the Polish Army, becoming "Private Wojtek" to bypass regulations against pets. Wojtek's most notable contribution was during the Battle of Monte Cassino, where he reportedly helped carry heavy ammunition crates. After the war, Wojtek lived in Scotland and eventually at the Edinburgh Zoo, where he remained a beloved figure until his death in 1963.

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