Wojtek: The Soldier Bear Who Fought in World War II One of the most extraordinary and heartwarming stories of World War II was that of Wojtek, the soldier bear. In 1942, as Polish troops moved through Iran, they encountered a young boy carrying a Syrian brown bear cub. A civilian named Irena Bokiewicz grew especially fond of the animal and helped convince Lieutenant Anatol Tarnowiecki to purchase him. The soldiers of the 22nd Artillery Supply Company adopted the cub and named him Wojtek, which m

Wojtek passed away on December 2nd 1963 at the ZOO in Edinburgh at the age of 21. Watch the incredible story of Wojtek - a Bear that became a Soldier in the Polish Army and helped his regiment in the Battle of Monte Cassino. Bring out the tissues for this one! 🇬🇧 www.britishpoles.uk 🇵🇱 Source: @Did You Know - Trending. | British Poles