Judy

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British bestselling author Damien Lewis, an award-winning journalist with two decades of experience in war and conflict zones, presents the inspiring story of Judy, an English pointer who may have been the only canine prisoner of war. Serving as a mascot for the World War II Royal Navy Yangtze river gunboats Gnat and Grasshopper, Judy endured bombings and shipwrecks before ending up in Japanese POW camps in North Sumatra. There, alongside locals forced into slave labor, American, Australian, and British POWs were compelled to construct a 1,200-mile railroad through treacherous jungles and mountains, reminiscent of the infamous project depicted in The Bridge on the River Kwai. Amidst this hellish existence, Judy emerged as a regal and beloved figure, scavenging food to sustain starving inmates and providing hope and inspiration to the Allied servicemen. Her remarkable ability to sense danger and her quick thinking saved countless lives. More than just a companion, Judy shared in the men's tragedies and joys, earning her formal recognition as a POW for her extraordinary friendship and protective spirit in the brutal environment of a Japanese prison camp in Indonesia. This heartwarming tale showcases the bond between humans and animals in the face of adversity.