Wojtek the Bear: Hero of World War Two
Author(s): Aileen Orr
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
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Aileen Orr was born and raised in Lockerbie before going on to study at the London School of Economics. After working for the Bank of America she joined and headed a new political team as regional director of the Countryside Alliance. She is now an advisor to Michael Russell MSP. Neal Ascherson was born in Edinburgh and studied at Cambridge University. A journalist for many years, he has published extensively and is well known as an authority on Polish and East European affairs.
General Fields
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- : Birlinn General
- : Birlinn Ltd
- : 06 June 2012
- : 198mm X 129mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Aileen Orr
- : Paperback
- : 940.548
- : 224
- : 16pp b/w plates