John McEwen

Bearing the brunt

Ostensibly this small book is a jolly and true story (illustrated with some charming black-and-white snapshots) about the military experiences of Wojtek (pronounced Voycheck), the bear who, bought as a cub by Polish soldiers in Persia, earned name, rank and number as the mascot of the 22nd Company of the Artillery Supply Command, 2nd Polish Corps.

  • Wojtek the Bear: Polish War Hero

    Aileen Orr, with an epilogue by Neil Ascherson

    Birlinn, pp. 200

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