In March 1944, deep in the New Guinean jungle, a little Yorkshire Terrier was found hiding in a foxhole. Her presence there was a mystery, but American soldier Bill Wynne took her on as her new owner. He named her Smoky, never dreaming that his little mate would turn out to be quite so extraordinary ... When he fell ill with dengue fever, Bill asked to have Smoky by his side, and she was soon visiting other soldiers on the ward, bringing happiness to the sick and wounded she is recognised today as the first therapy dog. Smoky performed other daring deeds as part of her war effort, including laying wire to take over a Japanese-held airfield, and went on to become a beloved performer on children's television