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Wojtek – The Soldier Bear

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Wojtek the bear
By Imperial War Museum – This photograph HU 16546 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11562927

polandinexile.com is a great supporter in the recognition of Wojtek’s contribution to the war and his role with the Polish Army.

Here’s some links you may find of interest:

www.beartownbrewery

www.wojtekfilm.com/large

www.wojtekthebear.com/

wojtek-soldierbear.weebly.com

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