Wojtek the Soldier Bear, a whisky-drinking, cigarette-pinching, ammo-carrying companion of the Polish Army in World War II, marched with troops all the way to the Battle of Monte Cassino. This true story of WW2 heroes follows how a bear traded into the Polish army became one of the soldiers, carrying artillery, sharing rations, and earning a place in the history of World War 2 as one of the most unforgettable stories of the war, the army, and the courage of men and one very extraordinary bear.
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