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WOJTEK THE BEAR
HERO OF WORLD WAR TWO |
| By: |
Aileen Orr, Neal Ascherson |
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Paperback |
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£7.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1841589721 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841589725 |
| Publisher: |
BIRLINN GENERAL |
| Pub. date: |
7 June, 2012 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Epilogue by Neal Ascherson 'Wojtek' chronicles the life and death of a brown bear, from being adopted as a mascot by the Polish army and then as a fully enlisted 'soldier' tasked with carrying mortar rounds to his world fame and final home in Edinburgh Zoo. |
| Synopsis: |
Originally adopted as a mascot by the Polish Army in Iran, Wojtek soon took on a more practical role, carrying heavy mortar rounds for the troops and going on to play his part as a fully enlisted 'soldier' with his own rank and number during the Italian campaign. After the war, Wojtek, along with some of his Polish compatriots from II Corps, came to Berwickshire, where he became a significant member of the local community before subsequently moving to Edinburgh Zoo. Wojtek's retirement was far from quiet: a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world, he attracted a huge amount of media interest that shows no sign of abating more than 45 years after his death. Epilogue by Neal Ascherson |
| Illustrations: |
16pp b/w plates |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Birlinn Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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