Meet the Bear Who Fought the Nazis and Won

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[alexcorvuscazador]

Imagine being a private and being outranked by a freaking bear...what an honor.

[Wentyliasz]

"Hans raport! What do you see?"
"There's a bear carrying polish ammo mein fuhrer!"
"There's a WHAT!?"

[brajansokulski]

I'm polish and can confirm that yes, wojtek is a legend in Poland and his story is told to children as a bedtime story 😉

[viniciuscaldas]

"For if you feed a bear some booze and a ciggy he shall fight alongside you" ~ Sun Tsu, The Art of War

[Frosty_tha_Snowman]

I will NEVER get tired of hearing this story.

[thedarkwolf]

My grandad was in Anders Army and he saw this bear with his own eyes!

He signed up despite being underage. Nerves of steel. But one of the kindest hearts. I barely got to know the man as he died when I was very young, but at least I got to meet him.

[ComicalRealm]

Just imagine being on the other side and peeking out of cover to see a full grown grizzly carrying mortar shells across a live battleground

[stevenb]

Coming from Scotland where Wojtek spent most his life, this makes me smile. There are Wojtek scultures, statues and memorials all over Scotland celebrating this legendary Bear. Salute this Polish LEGEND. 🐻

[WHatchitW]

Wow him making corporeal gave me chills. A new respect for Poland is found.

[GypsyTyler]

I’ve had a smirk on my face this whole video, Wojtek gave them all morale during this, and I’m glad they treated him like one of us.

[silverhawkscape]

Poland and it's artillery bear. Gives a new meaning to war bear.

[bim]

Imagine yelling for more artillery shells and seeing a bear caring a box full of them to you.

[zwippie]

He was probably the only nazi fighting bear the world has ever seen. But damn if he didn't do a good job doing it. Nicely done there Wojtek.

[EidolonandOnly]

The Poles are some of the most furious fighters history has ever seen.
Much respect for calling Poland central Europe, and not Eastern Europe.

[Artak]

When you're so evil even animals are signing up to fight against you.

[Abominable.Intelligences]

"Wojtek! Tell us a Joke!"
"*Growls*"
"Hahahahahahahahahaha!!"

[Tom_Samad]

I cannot believe Hollywood hasn't made a movie based on Wojtek!

[wiz_wiz]

9:29 is the epitome of having your customised character in a cutscene

[Ciecior_]

I must say I never have heard this story told so well and I am Polish. Hats off to you.

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

This was a fantastic story. I have suddenly become a fan of Wojtek. And have even learned a Polish word in the process.