Wojtek the Soldier Bear
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:02 am
The story that goes back to WW2: Polish soldiers from the 2nd Polish Corps (part of the British 8th Army) adopt an orphaned bear cub, who becomes their great friend... A story close to my heart, as my relatives served in this unit.
The monument to commemorate Wojtek was unveiled in Edinburgh on 8 November 2015.
http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2015/ ... lider-bear
http://www.makers.org.uk/penicuik/wojtek
The monument to commemorate Wojtek was unveiled in Edinburgh on 8 November 2015.
http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2015/ ... lider-bear
http://www.makers.org.uk/penicuik/wojtek