Wojtek was an abused animal and a shameful part of the Polish soldiers history. … The Polish soldiers came across the bear when they arrived in the Middle East.

What is the story of Wojtek the bear?

The story of Wojtek, the 440-pound bear that fought the Nazis in World War II, is being made into a movie. Wojtek the bear was adopted by Polish soldiers early in World War II. He stuck with his unit through the end of the war, carrying supplies during fighting in Italy.

Is the Wojtek story true?

The cigarette smoking, beer drinking bear that helped fight the Nazis: Work begins on new animated film telling the remarkable true story of how Wojtek the bear fought alongside Polish soldiers during World War Two.