Yeah, the bats did actually work, as was proven by them burning down a US air force base when they escaped
One of the sagments last night was about Gunner Wojtec of the Polish artillery. The bear mascot who had been with the company since he was a cub had to be officially taken onto the company list when they were transferred to Europe for Monte Cassino and mascots were not allowed. A six foot bear wearing a helmet and carrying shells like his human friends must of been a hell of a sight to see.