Wojtek: The Bear Soldier of World War II He wasn’t just a mascot—he was a soldier. 🐻🍺 In 1942, Polish troops fleeing through Iraq adopted a bear cub from a young boy. They named him Wojtek, meaning “happy warrior.” He grew up drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, wrestling with the men, and marching beside them like any soldier. At the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, Wojtek stunned everyone. Copying his comrades, he carried heavy crates of ammunition on his back under fire, keeping the guns supp

🗣️ “This was hard, this was gruelling and it was critically important.” Forces News spoke to General Sir Patrick Sanders about the sacrifices made during the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II Find out more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wJXap | Forces News

The Abbey at Monte Cassino . Over 55,000 Allied casualties were suffered in the brutal effort to take this mountain and break through the Gustav Line during World War II. The battle was one of the most grueling of the Italian campaign. #MonteCassino #GustavLine #WWIIHistory #HonorTheFallen #MilitaryHistory #AlliedForces #SacrificeAndValor #WalkAmongHeroes #LestWeForget #BattleOfMonteCassino #WW2Italy #VeteranTribute #FreedomIsntFree | Walk Among Heroes