Wojtek the Bear: Polish War Hero
Author(s): Aileen Orr
The inspiring true story of one of the Second World War's most unusual combatants - a 500-pound cigarette-smoking, beer-drinking brown bear. First mascot for the Polish Army in Iran, then fully enlisted 'soldier', he remains a potent symbol of freedom and solidarity for Poles around the world.
Product Information
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.
General Fields
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- : Birlinn General
- : Birlinn Ltd
- : 0.34
- : 01 September 2010
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 16pp b&w illustrations
- : 224
- : 940.5409438
- : 1210
- : Hardback
- : Aileen Orr