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Judy: The Unforgettable Story Of The Dog Who Went To War And Became A True Hero
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Awardwinning Journalist, Damien Lewis Has Spent Twenty Years Reporting From War, Disaster, And Conflict Zones. Now Lewis Brings His Firstrate Narrative Skills To Bear On The Inspiriting Tale Of Judyan English Pointer, And Perhaps The Only Canine Prisoner Of War.After Being Bombed And Shipwrecked Repeatedly While Serving For Several Wild And Wartorn Years As A Mascot Of The World War Ii Royal Navy Yangtze River Gunboats The Gnat And The Grasshopper, Judy Ended Up In Japanese Prisoner Of War Camps In North Sumatra. Along With Locals As Slave Labor, The American, Australian, And British Pows Were Forced To Build A 1,200Mile Singletrack Railroad Through The Most Horrifying Jungles And Treacherous Mountain Passes. Like The One Immortalized In The Film The Bridge On The River Kwai, This Was The Other Deathrailroad Building Project Where Pows Slaved Under Subhuman Conditions.In The Midst Of This Living Hell Was A Beautiful And Regallooking Brown And White English Pointer Named Judy. Whether She Was Scavenging Food To Help Feed The Starving Inmates Of A Hellish Japanese Pow Camp, Or By Her Presence Alone Bringing Inspiration And Hope To Men, She Was Cherished And Adored By The Allied Servicemen Who Fought To Survive Alongside Her.Judy'S Uncanny Ability To Sense Danger, Matched With Her Quick Thinking And Impossible Daring Saved Countless Lives. More Than A Close Companion She Shared In Both The Men'S Tragedies And Joys. It Was In Recognition Of The Extraordinary Friendship And Protection She Offered Amidst The Unforgiving And Savage Environment Of A Japanese Prison Camp In Indonesia That She Gained Her Formal Status As A Pow.From The Author Of The Dog Who Could Fly And The Coauthor Of Sergeant Rex And It'S All About Treo Comes One Of The Most Heartwarming And Inspiring Tales You Will Ever Read.
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- Q: What is the book 'Judy: The Unforgettable Story of the Dog Who Went to War and Became a True Hero' about? A: The book tells the inspiring story of Judy, an English pointer who served as a mascot for the Royal Navy during World War II and became a POW herself, showcasing her bravery and the bond she formed with the soldiers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Damien Lewis, an award-winning journalist with extensive experience reporting from conflict zones.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 5, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book is suitable for young readers interested in historical stories, parental guidance is recommended due to its themes of war and survival.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in the book? A: The book primarily focuses on the narrative and does not include illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of World War II historical narratives.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for dog lovers? A: Yes, this book can be an excellent gift for dog lovers, especially those interested in stories of heroism and loyalty.