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During World War II, Soochow, a mixed-breed dog with an amazing ability to sense when danger is close, becomes a beloved member of the Fourth Regiment stationed in China. Soochow was born in the 1930s near Soochow Creek. His story takes place in Shanghai's International Settlement. The Marines take him in during a storm and make him their unofficial mascot for Company B.
During the Sino-Japanese War, Soochow Creek separates the parts of the Settlement that are controlled by the Japanese from the parts that are controlled by the Anglo-Americans. As the war goes on and things get worse, Soochow's adoption into the Marines, complete with a uniform, becomes a bright spot. Soochow is a "self-reliant cuss," but the Marines love him even though he isn't always willing to work with them.
In 1940, a terrible accident happens when a Marine truck hits Soochow. He survives with a broken spine, which shows how strong he is. After getting better, he goes back to being the Marine Corps' loyal mascot.
The unit is sent to the Philippines and lands in Olongapo at the end of November 1941. Soochow is "smuggled" on board and becomes a part of the unit's story. Everything changes after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 8, 1941. After World War II, Japan turns against the United States, but Soochow stays with Company B.
In order to protect Manila Bay, the Marines are being moved to Corregidor. Even though the Japanese are bombing the troops, Soochow stays with them and has an uncanny knack for figuring out when attacks are coming. Because he is brave and loyal, Soochow has a special place in the Marines.
As the Japanese attack on the Philippines gets stronger, it's clear that Corregidor can't last much longer. By May 1942, the island is constantly being attacked, and things are getting worse for the Marines.
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