Young Angry And Foul

the-seed-of-europe:

Wojtek, the Polish Soldier Bear.

“Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear cub found in Iran and adopted by soldiers of the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the Polish II Corps. As one of the officially enlisted “soldiers” of the company, he lived with the other men in their tents or in a special wooden crate, which was transported by truck. According to numerous accounts, during the Battle of Monte Cassino, Wojtek helped his friends by transporting ammunition – never dropping a single crate. In recognition of the bear’s popularity, the HQ approved an effigy of a bear holding an artillery shell as the official emblem of the 22nd Company (by then renamed to 22nd Transport Company). Following the end of World War II in 1945, the bear was transported to Berwickshire in Scotland, along with parts of the II Corps. Stationed in the village of Hutton, near Duns, Wojtek soon became popular among local civilians and the press. The Polish-Scottish Association made Wojtek one of its honorary members. Following demobilization on November 15, 1947, Wojtek was given to the Edinburgh Zoo. There Wojtek spent the rest of his days, often visited by journalists and former Polish soldiers, some of whom would toss him cigarettes, which he then proceeded to smoke^. Wojtek died in December 1963, at the age of 22.” (Source.)

So. I guess. Yo momma, as the kids say?

gottingen:

publiuss:

Introducing the “What the Hell is Up With This FUCKING Bear and Why is He in So Many Photos With Nazis” masterpost.

This fucking bear is Stierlitz in disguise.

doesn’t look real, but kl kl