WWII’s Secret Weapon: A Bear Named Wojtek

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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. 00:00 – Meet Wojtek, the Whisky-Drinking Soldier Bear 00:25 – From Iran to the Polish Army 00:50 – Raising a Bear Among Soldiers 01:01 – Grown Up and Ready for Action 01:18 – No Bears Allowed… 01:35 – Monte Cassino: Bear on the Frontline 02:04 – After the War: A Hero’s Journey Home" #worldwar2 #wwii #wojtekbear #history Producer - Stuart Smillie Camera - Matt Taylor Edit - Matt Taylor Graphics - Will Minns Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/