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Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear who served in the Polish Army during World War II. Adopted by Polish soldiers in Iran in 1942, he helped them by carrying ammunition crates, especially during the Battle of Monte Cassino. Wojtek also drank alcohol and ate cigarettes, which made him even more popular among the soldiers. He even helped capture enemy soldiers and always accompanied his unit on missions, boosting their morale.