Polish Culture would like to introduce everyone interested in Polish Second World War history to yet another fascinating story about Polish Army and its incredible soldiers. 
"Voytek the Soldier Bear" is an informative book for adults and also contains an entertaining story for young children. Each book contains both English and Polish languages. This is a story of the Iranian Bear named Voytek (Wojtek), mascot of the Polish Army (The Polish bear). This book will be coming out in February.

Extracts from the book:

Children's Story

"The soldiers made a baby`s bottle and fed the little bear cub....The soldiers called him Voytek."
Voytek grew and grew! He still enjoyed wrestling with the men.....However, now it was on his terms....he could even empty their pockets!!

Factual Account
“In September 1939 Germany and Russia invaded Poland.”

“Within a few months an estimated 1.5 million Polish men and their families were transported to work in Russian labour camps in Siberia.”

“Russia was suffering terrible losses and they were forced to sign a Polish – Soviet agreement. The Polish Army was formed.”

“It was on a trip through the mountains in Iran,…..that the soldiers came upon a young boy at the road side.…the soldiers took pity on him and gave him what food they could spare.……..The boy gave the cub to the soldiers.”

“The Battle for Monte Cassino....one of the hardest fought battles....could not be taken....the Polish Second Army Corp., under the command of Gen. Wladslaw Anders did it.”


For more info Visit www.voytekbear.com