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This is 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! On 15 November 1947, Wojtek ended his service and was sent to the Edinburgh Zoo. Source: Did You Know? - Trending | British Poles

8.3K views · 165 reactions | Wojtek wasn’t just a bear he was a brother to Polish soldiers during WWII. Traded from a shepherd for simple rations, he rose through the ranks, carrying artillery crates during battle and becoming a symbol of courage and camaraderie. Though he spent his final years at Edinburgh Zoo, Wojtek lives on in bronze and memory a gentle giant who went to war and came home a hero. | History Exposed | Facebook

4.4K views · 39 reactions | During World War II, a bear was officially enlisted as a soldier in the Polish army, and even carried live ammunition into battle. This is the remarkable true story of Private Wojtek, the bear who went to war  | Jake Boys | Facebook