the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that this counts as the most successful military maneuver of all time: they incurred NEGATIVE CASULTIES
“Just give it to me straight-how many did we lose?”
“None but we gained a Kyle.”
As opposed to Poland who conscripted a literal bear
Imagine transferring into a unit and a bear just walks by carrying a case of explosives.
Wojtek was deeply beloved and useful in battle. After the war, his unit gave the bear to the Edinburgh Zoo, where he was frequently visited and given treats by Polish veterans for the rest of his life.
He also regularly participated in the Company’s leisure activities - drinking, smoking and wrestling with the soldiers.