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?”
500-Pound Recruit
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3 responses to “500-Pound Recruit”
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I am 6ft and over 300lbs. Close enough for your bear army??
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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.
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A monkey army? If you ever do raise one, I volunteer, and will serve in any capacity that you, as General, see fit.
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