An Astounding Collection of Rare Pictures From WWII

The Polar Bear Obsession

It’s a strange and rare sight to see German soldiers posing with what looks like a real polar bear. In reality, this was something the soldiers did as part of a tradition and an obsession with the renowned white bears.

The Polar Bear Obsession

Apparently, these soldiers liked the idea of posing with a polar bear in costume, and perhaps it formed part of a new war tactic that they were testing out. Other pictures depict German soldiers dressing in a polar bear costume, affirming that it wasn’t all that uncommon after all.