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Wojtek the Bear Polish War Hero

Neal Ascherson

This is the inspiring and charming true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarettesmoking, beer-drinking brown bear. Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran, Wojtek soon took on a more practical role, carrying heavy mortar rounds for the...

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The book, written by Eileen Orr, discussed the story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and became a beloved member of their unit, eventually finding a home in the Edinburgh Zoo after the war.

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There's a woman named Orr. Her last name is Orr. Eileen Orr. Eileen Orr. She wrote Wojtek the Bear, Polish War Hero.

— Episode: Amazing Animal Stories!

Episode: Amazing Animal Stories!

The book, written by Eileen Orr, discussed the story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and became a beloved member of their unit, eventually finding a home in the Edinburgh Zoo after the war.

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There's a woman named Orr. Her last name is Orr. Eileen Orr. Eileen Orr. She wrote Wojtek the Bear, Polish War Hero.

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