Wojtek: The War Bear of WWII
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For thousands of years, animals have aided humans in the field of combat.
However, bears are not always the first creatures to come to mind when thinking of
animals in war. A Syrian brown bear adopted as a cub by Polish soldiers during WWII is the
standout exception to the rule. Named Wojtek, the bear grew up within the 22nd
Artillery Supply Company and formed a close bond with the soldiers. They even shared
their cigarettes and beer with him. Wojtek grew into a 40-stone adult and was officially
enlisted into the army to secure his rations. The bear rose from the rank of private
to corporal after his exploits during the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy in May 1944.
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