Continuing in the vein of WWII, have you ever heard the story of Voytek?
Check it out: The Iranian soldier-bear of Monte Cassino
Longtime readers have often heard of my plans to create a Monkey Army when I move to Thailand. I have thought of conscripting water buffaloes and elephants as well, but I never considered bears. One thing I do know is that any bears who joined my army would not be serving as porters – can you say “6-foot, 500-pound HOPLITE?”
Raising a family in Thailand // Documenting Issan food, culture, music, and people
I am 6ft and over 300lbs. Close enough for your bear army??
Whatta Bear! Great story and one that I’ll ask my 442 friends who fought at that battle of Monte Casino. Sad ending for such a heroic soldier-bear, though.
A monkey army? If you ever do raise one, I volunteer, and will serve in any capacity that you, as General, see fit.