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The Bear Who Carried Bombs
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Animal OdditiesJun 19, 2026

The Bear Who Carried Bombs

The Bear Who Carried Bombs Wojtek was bought from an Iranian boy for chocolate. The Polish Army made him a private. They gave him a paybook and rank. At Monte Cassino he carried ammunition crates to the gunners. He was promoted to corporal. He drank beer. He wrestled soldiers for fun. He never dropped a crate.

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