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My father fought and was wounded in the battle of Hacksaw Ridge. He passed away in 2003 and he would never speak about his experiences while on Okinawa. After having a military funeral I found out what he went through and I cried. No young man at the age of 19 should have to go through something like that.
Steve, we love you and your dad. When men were men, but sadly holding that in his whole life must have been so painful. I hope he was able to share his memories with someone at some point to shoulder that burden with your dad and help him through it.
My wife, barely one year old at the time, told me that they had to live in a cave in the northern end of the island. She said that the Japanese guard would only allow them to go outside at night. They would go out in the jungle to find the large snails common on the island. The raw snails were their only source of food for them at that time.
my father and I stopped at Doss’s grave in Chattanooga on a trip from Florida to Indiana. To pay our respects to a great American hero. God bless you Sir….RIP
Bruce, Our sentiments to all fallen soldiers around the world. We hope our video showed something positive in the human spirit, regardless of what side of the line they were on. Thanks for subscribing and sharing!!
@@turkethio oh mine, I always wanted to ask a person full of hate and very very unhappy..here are my questions: 1. Do you have suicide thoughts? 2. When is your birthday does anyone celebrates it? 3. When you wake up every morning do you get depressed and sad?.
This was so incredibly hard to watch. My uncle, Chester Dale Campbell, was wounded on Okinawa and died there a week after his 22nd Birthday. They say he died saving 4 other men. Thank you for posting this.
Desmond Doss, a brave hero and a legend, but he said the only hero was Jesus Christ, who allowed him to do what he do .... an amazing man with amazing faith ... amazing actions and convictions. |||| Nice video.
The old TV show This is Your Life brought Desmond Doss as the guest. They also brought to surprise him the captain and a couple of others who were saved by Doss. It was an emotional show.
@Mad Cracker it's amazing people still know about this and the rest of the war without statutes of General Ushijima and Tojo in every town square, ain't it? Funny how that works.
So many heros from the " Greatest Generation " . Being a Young Marine stationed there from 96-99 , I was able to see they historic battle sites. It gave me goose bumps crawling thru those tunnels. Thanks for this video. I enjoy showing my family these since video recordes were expensive for me at that time.
Based on my grandfather, my great grandfather was saved by private Desmond himself, he didn't live long, my grandfather told me he still died of blood loss. Private Desmond Doss is really one great guy and hero
I have seen Desmond speak a few times and my impression was that he's a little slow. Which works out nicely though. You won't overthink stuff and you just go and do what you gotta do. Desmond is a point away from having to ride the short bus to school. lol
@@jimbos6427 In addition to his war wounds, Desmond lost all hearing in 1976. Profound hearing loss also affects speech since the brain is not receiving any feedback. Deaf people have to carefully enunciate every syllable of every word, forcing them to speak slowly. Desmond did receive a cochlear implant later which allowed him to hear some sounds, but not enough to hear clearly enough to speak normally. *Just because a deaf person speaks slowly doesn't mean he or she is slow mentally!*
I live about a 20 min walk to this area and was just there yesterday. That fortified bunker is really tight and they didn’t show from the back you literally have to crawl into it. I visit these places and just can’t imagine the carnage and chaos that happened as now it’s just a park and instead of death it’s filled with joy and laughter. I think it’s soothing in a sense that we can remember those who sacrificed and live in peace. It’s somber and really humbling.
I think it’s cool that you live so close to the site and can visit it any time you want. I would love to go up there and sit for a few hours to reflect on the sacrifices that were made.
@@calebsom5538 Agreed...this is way smaller than I could have imagined. How could such intense battles take place on a piece of land that tiny? Looks like someones backyard.
@@leescuderi8331 I always wonder about that myself. I think it's because the movie had to portray the battle in a way that really inflated the size and scale of the battlefield. Not that is was a bad thing. It was the movie that brought world attention to the story of Hacksaw Ridge and Desmond Doss.
@@kysersose3924 Very true. I'm not downplaying the experience or what happened I'm just shocked you could even have a full scale battle on a plot of land that looks like it could be someone's back yard. Doesn't even seem possible but that could be why it was so brutal. They were practically on top of each other immediately. Amazing story though.
i watched the film about 2 weeks ago and it shows an idea of the hell these men went through just imagine being about 20 years old and going through this hell , the man who saved 75 we remember you and all who fought there because you allowed history to live on ,never forget .from the UK
We were so excited to combine modern cinema with history and a real life walk of the battle field to keep the history alive. Thanks for watching and don't forget to share our video and subscribe.
The actor who lost his legs in the movie is actually an Australian commando who lost his legs in Afghanistan. Damien Thomlinson, they drove over an ied and he sustained horrendous injuries. He's an incredible guy and an inspiration to many :) pop his name into Google , he's an author now , plus many other things.
I spent a total of seven years, last time I was there I lived fairly close to one landing sights. Actually found unexplored shell during low tide and my wife found a 50cal unfired. They found two five hundred pound bombs when digging a few blocks from my house, which was not unusual. Most of the lower half of the island was a battlefield. It was a great experience.
*Thanks for the great video!* My parents (Filipino dad, Okinawan mom) got married in what was then called _Urasoe-son_ (Urasoe village) by the mayor. Funnily, the mayor (who was not related to us) happened to be my maternal grandfather's namesake! Dad survived the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, while Mom survived the American bombings of mainland Japan. She was in Nagoya when the A-bombs were dropped. I never heard them talk about their wartime experiences. *Desmond* also fought in the *Philippines (Bronze Star)* and *Guam (Bronze Star).* I was born in Okinawa, spent 8 years growing up in the Philippines, then moved to Guam where I still live. Like Desmond, I'm also a Christian man of faith. So I can relate to him in so many different ways! So _thank you, domo arigato, maraming salamat,_ and _si Yu'os ma'åse!!!_
Hi fellow Filipino dad Okinawan mom! I was born in Naha 1958. Dad Phillipine Scout. We were moved to Colorado in 1972. I retired from the Army and Army Reserve in 1998. My younger sister was married to a Chamorro man he died in a accident. Well, hafa adai!
@@emmanuelmacute6921 Håfa adai, kumusta and konnichiwa! I attended kindergarten at Christ the King School (1963-64) before we moved to the Philippines. My teacher's name was Mrs. Marina Ado. I hope you & your loved ones are safe! Blessings from *Guam, Where America's Day Begins!* 🌴🇬🇺🇺🇸☀️🌴
My Uncle Lee, 1st Marine Div. Raider scout, in front of the main thrust during this battle. Was greviously wounded from his pubic bone to under his ribs from a Japanese grenade, as he crawled trying to dodge sniper fire. BARELY survived the agony of having his abdomen blown apart. A miracle. Told me a few stories only twice as a kid when I pressed him for answers. He spoke of the caves, etc. and how you could "smell" the enemy coming, but never hear them, etc. The screaming bonsai charges and screams of dying men. BAR rifle fire, etc. Even civilian deaths. But NEVER talked about the day he was nearly killed. I could bury my fingers in his scar. He never milked the government for "PTSD disability" either. A true hero. Back then, there was no P.C. crap. The enemy was very real, and people weren't afraid to categorize them as such. Young blood bought and sustained our privileged and spoiled way of life. We're now slowly losing our country. "Lest we forget".
Your uncle is a true Hero. Marines from WW-2 and the Greatest Generation of Marines EVER. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant who served 73 to 77, greetings from Charleston West Virginia.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 May God Bless and sustain you Sergeant! Yes, the price of loyal sacrifice and blood should always be revered and respected! Thank you for your service and kind words from a Hospital Corpsman 2nd class (3d batt. 6th Mar. 2nd Mar. Div. Camp Lejuene '83-'87). God save our country! Much prayer.....
@@chriswhite3332 thank you Chris for taking care of Mariness. I would always take care of "Doc" our Corpsman, in the Fleet. Thanks for your service. Semper Fi
Your uncle was a great man. You on the other hand sound like a punk. How about once you prove yourself and go fight in a war then talk trash about “PTSD milking”. Keep praying for this country while the real men fight for it.
I've known about Desmond Doss since I was 10, did a school project on him, he's a real hero and a man of unshakable morals. I was so happy to see the movie, and it was decently accurate too.
That’s crazy, my grandfather fought on the western front and he was in the 76th Infantry division. Nothing but respect for these men who gave their lives for us.
I have seen many videos that have "toured" Hacksaw Ridge. This is without question one of, if not the best, I have seen. The production level, the summary of the battlefield area, and the film locations were all truly outstanding. Your video in 14 minutes, put it all together for me in a way that really helped me to understand and visualize the battle of Hacksaw Ridge and the brave deeds of Desmond Doss. Nice work.
I really does not matter how many men he saved, what that man did is nothing shy of a miracle for one man to do...the bravest soldier to walk this earth.
I lived there for 3.5 years as a kid. My dad was a Marine stationed in Okinawa. I wish my dad would have taken me around all the places were major battles took place. It would have been great seeing hacksaw ridge
Hey Richard, thanks for watching - I'm glad we were able to bring this little slice of home to you and show you the Islands military history - fascinating place.
I too lived there as a kid for 3 years. Started school there on Kadena AFB where my dad was stationed. I rember going into the boondocks with friends and finding relics from the war. Was there in1959 so only 14 yes after the battle. Was an adventure for me. Learned a lot of history about the battle of Okinawa but didn't know this story until the movie came out. Thanks so much for the video.
This wonderfully informative. Thank you for showing these historical landscapes and doing this important work. What a horrible and tragic situation for all those involved back during the battle.
His prayers may have been answered. Japanese gunners who were there said after the war every time they would line Doss up in their sights, their guns would misfire.
A quiet moment to pay homage to all the soldiers who caught here.Those who joined God and each other from these beaches. RIP.HOPE YOU ENJOY THE FRIENDSHIP YOU SO RICHLY DESERVE.
Thank you for this, from all the pictures and movies and such all you see is black lava sand, to see so much vegetation tells me how much ordinance must have fell on this island to make it look like that.
Thank you for the video. This place will never be on my bucket list unlike many other historical battle sites. I would not feel worthy to be standing on such hallowed ground where a man like Doss had done what he did.
Leegacy, We are stoked you enjoyed the video. Yes, it was very humbling being there. When you just sat back and thought about what had occurred, it was overwhelming. Thanks for subscribing and sharing!!
i remember my grandfather said to me her father was there in battle of okinawa R.I.P great grandfather thank you mr.desmond to save my great grandfather
Thank you for your video, I was stationed on Okinawa twice, 1977-78 and 1984-90. I loved exploring the island and learning the history. My grandfather was in the navy aboard a destroyer off of Okinawa during the battle.
It is such an interesting place from natural history and cultural history. We would love to go back. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
It is such an interesting place from natural history and cultural history. We would love to go back. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
It is such an interesting place from natural history and cultural history. We would love to go back. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
The Crew , I used to metal detect in the caves, tunnels and the jungle. I found a lot of stuff from old history to ww2. I spent a total of five years there and loved it. Thanks again.
Great video. Many thanks for the effort and work you put in to this. After watching the Hackensaw Ridge it really puts it in perspective. Amazing action by Desmond Doss and the other troops.
I lived on Okinawa for 3+ years (Jan 2012-May 2015) and have been to Hacksaw many times. I was all over that island (I rode my motorcycle everywhere) and rode with many Okinawans. One of our favorite passtimes were quick night runs over Nakagusuku and Jagaru. We drank coffee at Starbucks on Kokusai Dori, within machine gun range of Sugarloaf, climed down to the bottom of Suicide cliff at Peace Prayer Park, explored caves and tunnels in Kin and Ginoza, went to the old Chinese shrine on Kadena (in the MUNS area) etc. Best place I ever lived, and it was so much better to be there as a civilian than on active duty. I hope to go back for another 3 or 4 years. I miss my Okinawan friends. ゆせさを返します！
@Hal 9000 Negative. I'm married to a US Marine Corps officer. Why downgrade, right? Being a veteran of the Corps myself, it doesn't get any better (or occasionally worse 😉) than being married to a Marine. Plus, she's a wonderful woman and I'd be a straight up fool to disrespect her that way.
That is very cool to hear about your exploration of the island. We explored it as well in our Okinawa Playlist, hope you get a chance to see it. We look forward to going back there. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
The Desmond Doss story at Hacksaw was just one of many brave stories. The Pacific which is a HBO series, tells the story of the Marines on Okinawa. One of a few stories was of Eugene Sledge. He survived clearing those caves one by one and survived the end of the war which came shortly after that battle. His book is, With the Old Breed: at Peleliu and Okinawa. Also a great read and history of that battle from the Marines view. Nice Video ! Would love to visit myself !
If you haven't seen it, Ken Burns put out a 6 DVD set titled "The War" in 2006. An exceptionally well put together compilation of the European and Pacific theaters and how the War affected America. There's interviews with vets and several of them are with Dr. Sidney Phillips who was a close friend of the "Sledgehammer". Dr. Phillips gives some insight into how badly Peleliu and Okinawa messed Sledge up for life. He was lucky enough to have survived them and to have lived as long as he did. Interesting man. You can see some episodes of The War from the Wikipedia page if interested.
Great book, loved the series as well but after reading with the old breed you see how much liberty they took with his story . Still like it but like the book more.
Thanks for the video, it reminded me of when I went there with the Alaska Air National Guard in mid 90's. I did the same thing, tried to imagine how those troops were able to fight on that island. Being there 50 years later during peacetime, I couldn't fathom the difficulty they had. I did take a trip around the island and saw some of the battle sites caves and cemeteries. So surreal.
For us the one thing that nobody thinks about is the fighting occurring on razor sharp coral!! It must have been horrific. Thanks for watch and don't forget to subscribe and share.
Wow! Just wow! Eriks description at the end of the video pretty much sums up everything I was thinking. As I was watching this I was imagining the battle from both sides. The Crew captured this feeling perfectly in this production as well as the prior Okinawa video. Hats off to the guide and The Crew for this one sincerely. I hope you have more stuff from this trip!
Thanks Brian, really appreciate it, makes us really happy to able to bring great stories like these to life. It's cool you can appreciate this history. Some more cinematic drone stuff coming this week to change it up... some diving actually which you'll appreciate too!
The Crew Oh you certainly have my attention now...... Thanks for the highlight and remembering my diving background. I have personally always wanted to dive ""Truk"" island. I'm really looking forward to seeing your dive! You already know that I love everything you guys put out here on RUclips. I think your content is extremely diverse and educational as well as comedic. Real people making real foreign relations, in really awesome places. I'm forever a fan of what The Crew does......IT'S REAL!
Thanks Brian, we're very appreciative of fans like you - sorry for our absence on youtube this last week or so... been very busy in India gathering some more adventures to share!
Thanks for your detailed tour of this area. I've always enjoyed WW2 history and hope to travel and see these places. Not sure if I'll ever get to see them all. I appreciate your bringing me along via your video.
Thank you for the kind words about our video. It was surreal to be there. We hope you can get to some of these locations. Don't for get to share our experience with others you feel might enjoy it. Thanks.
I am a Buddhist but the faith in Lord Jesus that moved Desmond Doss to this incredible performance is awe inspiring and shows how faith has the potential to bring out the best in people
No, it is not faith that does it. Faith doesn't do a thing. It is the One in whom we have the faith that makes the difference. Desmond knew that God, personally. I pray that you will come to know Him too. Buddhism cannot save you.
That was rude. People should be free to embrace their religions, spiritually and beliefs. Buddhism is not evil and can most definitely save people from the world of evil. I love your thoughts Tenzin. I too am I amazed at what faith in a higher being or in good could do.
@@lynniemoon9964 truth is offensive. And the truth is that there is no other name given under heaven by which we can be saved from our personal sins other than the name of Jesus! Truth stands. It does not need your validation. It just is! As for your taking offense, let me remind you that you've lived your entire life so far as, an offense to a Holy God. If you are offended for a change, I'm afraid that's just tough. It's either truth or eternal consequences. One or the other. The choice is yours - and so are the consequences!
@kelrogers8480 I'm not offended. I'm calling you out on being rude. You have your beliefs, and that is fine, but so do many other people for their own reasons. There is no point in forcing your religion on those that don't follow yours.You wouldn't want others to do the same to you. You follow Jesus. Let others find their way if it is within their destiny. Judging and scaring people to follow your beliefs is not the way.
Honored to have called S/Sgt Leonard Meadows, Deadeye 96th Inf Div., Dad. He was my step-father, and didn’t say much about Okinawa unless asked. Even then, his comments, i now realize, didn’t reveal the true hell they went through invading Okinawa. He was wounded twice, had multiple decorations including the Bronze Star. I remember he did get to attend the 50th Annuversary in Okinawa. He was soft spoken, quiet, hard working and brave. He did speak of the caves and night attacks only in passing. He never was boastful, never drew attention to himself as any kind of hero, but he was. He and those who fight for our country and people are heroes.
"God, One more please " that's heartbreaking line💔🥺 made me cry! I really loved the World War history! I've been almost watched 70+ war movies! & its still made me cry!❤️
This was excellent! I’ve spent some time there and seen a lot but never quite had the history lesson in such detail as this. No matter how much you already know, you can always learn more. That cave system is vastly impressive there underneath the ridge and throughout the terrain. You never know what you’ll find down there.
That's really cool that you've visited... it's always worth it when you can find a local or informed person to show you around. If we'd visited by ourselves we'd never have been able to uncover half the stuff we showed here.
My grandfather was Navy attached to the Marines assaulting and holding the airfield. He was commended for his "ingenuity, zeal, and courage" in maintaing supply lines from the beaches "under the most difficult conditions". He cherished his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor device that he was allowed to wear on his Navy uniform. Thanks again Grandaddy!
Hey Kelly, thanks for watching and sharing your story - incredible family history you have there - be sure to keep the memory and legacy alive... keep telling their stories!
Hey i will! Pretty proud of my grandfather, he put two sets of tires for the family car in the basement and left for the war in jan 42 at age 37 with a wife and two sons at home. Was in operation Torch in North Africa then 9 battles in the Pacific. Said the scariest things were the Kamikazes and going over the side of the ship down the cargo nets into the landing craft. Thanks for your video!
My father and I attended the 50th Commemoration ceremonies on Okinawa in June, 1995. There were many veterans from the Army and Marine Divisions who fought during the battle. My father was a Corpsman with the 1st Marine Division. On one very special day on the Maeda escarpment we met Desmond Doss and Corpsman Robert Bush, another MOH recipient. It is quite a memory. By the way the Maeda escarpment wasn’t known as Hacksaw Ridge until the movie.
Great, you were able to enjoy that experience with your Father and thanks for watching our video. Yeah, we had to describe it as hacksaw ridge or the world would have no idea what we were talk about. Good insight. We really enjoyed learning about the ridge and Okinawa. Hope you have a chance to share our video and subscribe.
The Crew Yes, your presentation was first rate. Enjoyed the drone footage very much. Are there plans for details of some of the other battles that occurred on Okinawa? There were so many epic battles involving Army and Marine divisions, so much military history on the island. Thanks again for the well prepared video
I’m 47 years old and my father was a WW2 veteran. I was born in 1973. He was 55 when I was born.He married my mother on Christmas Eve 1945. Two weeks later he was on a ship to Europe. He spent his tour in Germany most of it in Regensburg. I sometimes wonder how many of my generation x has a parent of the WW2 generation. My father died February 24 1997. I have all the pics he took there. I miss him.
I just ran across this video 5 years later. I visited Okinawa in 2016, ironically the same year the movie came out. My Dad was with the 96th infantry and was wounded ascending Conical Hill and I was so focused on going places relevant to my Dad's time there that I didn't even think about seeing Hacksaw ridge. I believe Conical Hill is now on golf course property, so I wasn't able to figure a way to see it first hand. It is a very beautiful island, and Shuri Castle is very interesting.
These numbers I can’t even comprehend.., 12000 ships ? 240,000 deaths ? My Dad was a WW2 veteran stationed at Pearl Harbor and that was such a different time period. Thanks for the video. I have never seen the actual site before.
I spent a year and a half on Okinawa in the 70's but my Dad was there in 1945 with the Coast Guard, of all things. Amazingly, Oki is a great place to visit these days.
We found Oki amazing and look forward to going back. A lot of culture still resonates through the island and the history, although tragic is great to learn about, touch, experience and feel.
My grandfather was never at Okinawa, but he was a tail gunner of a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber all throughout the Pacific theater. He never spoke about his time in the military. It haunted him until the day he died. All he really ever told anyone was that he was tired of killing.
It is so cool to hear everyones personal family history associated with sacrifice. We hope some of you are able to connect. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
Just to be sure, the first invasion at Okinawa was on Zamami Island, in the Keralas, just west of the main island. Followed thereafter by an invasion of Tokashiki Island. The Keralas are now an incredibly beautiful national park.
Uncle and great Uncle died in WW2.. Good young men lost in horror of War...The young Desmond was following what was in his heart and soul.. Hero's are around --people just are not aware of how close they are at times to them.. RIP Great Men, My Uncles were just kids wh never had a chance at living no life gave it all for us... RIP..
Iwo Jima and Okinawa remind me of the movie "The Best Years of Our Lives." The movie covers the lives of three soldiers returning home from WWII. And how they use the lessons of battle in their civilian lives after the war. I really enjoyed this video.
I watched that movie just a couple weeks ago on DVD. It is well worth the time and must be one of the best WW2 films ever made. It showed the battles some men returning home had to face readjusting to post war life as opposed to actual combat.
My great grandad fought in Okinawa. He helped save a man by dragging him off the battlefield. His knee later got blown up by a grenade. After he died the relatives of the man he saved contacted us and thanked us.
Great video! You guys did a good job of showing the the height advantage the Japanese had during the battle. Lived on Okinawa in mid to late 1960’s when my Dad was in USAF. Much less population density back then! Large areas around Kadena AFB were fenced off as EOD areas not cleared from WW2. We lived in Chibana and had strict orders from parents to never go into the caves in the area. Thank you for the video!
We are always stoked when someone can relate to one of our video and gain information as well as be entertained. We hope you get a chance to go back and explore the history. Thanks for subscribing and sharing our video. Cheers
Desmond Doss was a truly a remarkable man, a interesting Vlog giving a good historical review of this battle. It is a pity that most Japanese history of WW2 is sanitized and issues like bio-chemical warfare experiments on allied POW’s seeming deleted from Japanese history ! And still no apology for the atrocities
Japanese r taught n school that they were not the aggressors n WW2. Ya tell that to the Chinese or the Koreans. They bombed civilians and turned 1,000's of women n Korea into prostitutes. The Japanese deserved both Atomic bombs, if we hadn't used them it's estimated it would have cost 250,000 American lives plus maybe 1 million Japanese lives, f-em. They were ruthless.
Regardless of how many men he saved, he did not turn away and run he stayed and help men who called him a "coward". That is the definition of a true hero.
My great grandfather actually was in basic training with desmond doss. it’s amazing because he would always talk about how everyone in the training and at fort jackson doubted him and clowned him. but he was a hero and proved everyone wrong. i just think it’s crazy because they still talked and knew each other after the battle.but sadly moths after my great grandfather died of a sickness. I Love all the brave hero’s who fought for our country and freedom🇺🇸!
That's an incredible piece of family history - thanks for sharing this with us. We love to hear from people who have a connection to these places we visit and stories we tell. You have a great week.
Two of the landing craft used that day are beached just outside Saint John New Brunswick. They were used after the war by a local construction company. They are visible from the main highway. I never drive by them without thinking of this horrible battle.
When I was a kid, our family lived on Makiminato Housing Area (American military housing) for about 6 years. Our house was located on the Sugar Loaf Hill battlefield. I could see Sugar Loaf Hill from my bedroom window. Hacksaw Ridge was located close to the other side of the housing area. The housing area is no longer there as the land was returned to Okinawa.
I was stationed in Okinawa only 25 years after the Battle and Kakazu and Hacksaw looked NOTHING like they do now... no buildings in your view... battle relics all over the place... wide open for anyone to walk around... amazing what the American GI's did to take those 2 ridges and all the ridges in the Shuri Line and south to Suicide Cliffs.
I spent a year in Okinawa while in the Marine's , I did a lot of snorkeling in the waters just of base, There's a lot of relics at the bottom of the ocean there . I liked my time there . I hope to visit some day with my son.
Doss was a helluva soldier. Even so, Okinawa wasn’t his first battle. He saw action on Guam and the Philippines. The 75 (ish) men that he saved happened over the course of weeks. Not a single night. Even so, he’s a greater man than I will ever be.
Wooley689 Thanks! I appreciate your kindness. During my stint in the Marines, I spent a lot of time doing nothing in Afghanistan. I also did a whole lot of nothing in Okinawa, as well! War is actually a lot of boredom waiting for orders. A funny story about my time in Okinawa: a friend of mine once climbed to the top of a bar and started pissing over everything. He was banned from the bar but it was hilarious!
Featured on "This is Your Life," in 1959, Desmond Doss says the Army grossly exaggerated the height of the cliff where they had placed the Cargo net. He said, they claimed it to be 125 ft to 175 ft, but it was only 30 ft.
As a young boy I explored some of the caves with my dad was a chief petty officer in the Seabees in the mid 60s we lived off Base and used to spend most of my days digging in the dirt around the sugarcane fields looking for war relics
Just watched The History Guy I think he's called, It was the worst or the greatest Navel Battle. More people were lost at Sea then on land. Really interesting. And Gut wrenching.
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Thank you for the video. Exceptional production with the facts as they were. Wonderful stuff.
My father fought and was wounded in the battle of Hacksaw Ridge. He passed away in 2003 and he would never speak about his experiences while on Okinawa. After having a military funeral I found out what he went through and I cried. No young man at the age of 19 should have to go through something like that.
A horrible experience for the young men on both sides. We should always keep it alive.
Steve, we love you and your dad. When men were men, but sadly holding that in his whole life must have been so painful. I hope he was able to share his memories with someone at some point to shoulder that burden with your dad and help him through it.
My wife, barely one year old at the time, told me that they had to live in a cave in the northern end of the island. She said that the Japanese guard would only allow them to go outside at night. They would go out in the jungle to find the large snails common on the island. The raw snails were their only source of food for them at that time.
Politics, mostly economic caused countries to war. Man, lets vote for less selfish leaders ! 75 million people were killed in ww2.
Politics, mostly economic brought countries to war. Man, lets vote for unselfish leaders now. 75 million people were killed in ww2.
my father and I stopped at Doss’s grave in Chattanooga on a trip from Florida to Indiana. To pay our respects to a great American hero. God bless you Sir….RIP
If I ever make it to Chattanooga, that's the first thing on my list.
My son met Desmond and shook his hand. He was a truly humble and religious man.
My uncle was in the US Army and got killed on May 5, 1945 during the battle on Okinawa. R.I.P. Uncle John.
Bruce, Our sentiments to all fallen soldiers around the world. We hope our video showed something positive in the human spirit, regardless of what side of the line they were on. Thanks for subscribing and sharing!!
@@turkethio Your ignorance is amazing...
Respect
@@turkethio oh mine, I always wanted to ask a person full of hate and very very unhappy..here are my questions:
1. Do you have suicide thoughts?
2. When is your birthday does anyone celebrates it?
3. When you wake up every morning do you get depressed and sad?.
George Bowden T. What did he say I can’t see it
This was so incredibly hard to watch. My uncle, Chester Dale Campbell, was wounded on Okinawa and died there a week after his 22nd Birthday. They say he died saving 4 other men. Thank you for posting this.
"The real heroes are those who were buried"- Desmond Doss
That part always gets me 😢 he was such a truly selfless human being
Desmond Doss, a brave hero and a legend, but he said the only hero was Jesus Christ, who allowed him to do what he do .... an amazing man with amazing faith ... amazing actions and convictions. |||| Nice video.
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Without gun.. He can survive
He actually said "The real heroes are buried over there".
Desmond doss is real hero she save many lives
@@stivenbulanadi6589 Desmond doss is a he
Thank you. The pacific theatre is often overlooked but videos like this pay homage to those who died.
History that should never be forgotten
The old TV show This is Your Life brought Desmond Doss as the guest. They also brought to surprise him the captain and a couple of others who were saved by Doss. It was an emotional show.
I live in Okinawa and I it never dawned to me that i live like, 15 minutes from hacksaw ridge.
I really love this video!
Awesome, we hope you go check it out and spread history... some great ancient Japanese history in that region too!
Is it Urasoe City or Shuri?
I used to live there, never knew either! But I did visit a couple sites.
One of my neighbors while I was growing up was from Okinawa.
I was stationed at Kadena and visited this site before I even knew the story. Got back home, saw the movie, and then understood it's importance.
I hope that the next generation doesn’t forget all this
I agree... it's why we make these videos...
Too late brother
You took the words right out of my mouth!
We always forget because there is always a new war to remember and forget.
@Mad Cracker it's amazing people still know about this and the rest of the war without statutes of General Ushijima and Tojo in every town square, ain't it? Funny how that works.
So many heros from the " Greatest Generation " . Being a Young Marine stationed there from 96-99 , I was able to see they historic battle sites. It gave me goose bumps crawling thru those tunnels. Thanks for this video. I enjoy showing my family these since video recordes were expensive for me at that time.
Based on my grandfather, my great grandfather was saved by private Desmond himself, he didn't live long, my grandfather told me he still died of blood loss. Private Desmond Doss is really one great guy and hero
Wow! That's quite an impressive piece of family history. Thanks for sharing and watching our video!
I have seen Desmond speak a few times and my impression was that he's a little slow. Which works out nicely though. You won't overthink stuff and you just go and do what you gotta do. Desmond is a point away from having to ride the short bus to school. lol
@@jimbos6427 In addition to his war wounds, Desmond lost all hearing in 1976. Profound hearing loss also affects speech since the brain is not receiving any feedback. Deaf people have to carefully enunciate every syllable of every word, forcing them to speak slowly.
Desmond did receive a cochlear implant later which allowed him to hear some sounds, but not enough to hear clearly enough to speak normally.
*Just because a deaf person speaks slowly doesn't mean he or she is slow mentally!*
@@jimbos6427he's slow says the guy named Jim Bo. 🤔
@@bradbutcher3984 do you honestly think you can infer anything about someone's intelligence from their name? You certainly can from their comments.
I live about a 20 min walk to this area and was just there yesterday. That fortified bunker is really tight and they didn’t show from the back you literally have to crawl into it. I visit these places and just can’t imagine the carnage and chaos that happened as now it’s just a park and instead of death it’s filled with joy and laughter. I think it’s soothing in a sense that we can remember those who sacrificed and live in peace. It’s somber and really humbling.
I think it’s cool that you live so close to the site and can visit it any time you want. I would love to go up there and sit for a few hours to reflect on the sacrifices that were made.
someone should make a 3d simulation of how the ridge would have actually looked like back then
Alex, Great idea. That would be epic to view. If you find someone doing that, let us know. Thanks for subscribing and sharing!!
Yeah that would be very nice because when I look at pictures of it today, there’s so much vegetation which makes the battle ground look very small
@@calebsom5538 Agreed...this is way smaller than I could have imagined. How could such intense battles take place on a piece of land that tiny? Looks like someones backyard.
@@leescuderi8331 I always wonder about that myself. I think it's because the movie had to portray the battle in a way that really inflated the size and scale of the battlefield. Not that is was a bad thing. It was the movie that brought world attention to the story of Hacksaw Ridge and Desmond Doss.
@@kysersose3924 Very true. I'm not downplaying the experience or what happened I'm just shocked you could even have a full scale battle on a plot of land that looks like it could be someone's back yard. Doesn't even seem possible but that could be why it was so brutal. They were practically on top of each other immediately. Amazing story though.
i watched the film about 2 weeks ago and it shows an idea of the hell these men went through just imagine being about 20 years old and going through this hell , the man who saved 75 we remember you and all who fought there because you allowed history to live on ,never forget .from the UK
We were so excited to combine modern cinema with history and a real life walk of the battle field to keep the history alive. Thanks for watching and don't forget to share our video and subscribe.
The actor who lost his legs in the movie is actually an Australian commando who lost his legs in Afghanistan. Damien Thomlinson, they drove over an ied and he sustained horrendous injuries. He's an incredible guy and an inspiration to many :) pop his name into Google , he's an author now , plus many other things.
I spent a total of seven years, last time I was there I lived fairly close to one landing sights. Actually found unexplored shell during low tide and my wife found a 50cal unfired. They found two five hundred pound bombs when digging a few blocks from my house, which was not unusual. Most of the lower half of the island was a battlefield. It was a great experience.
Thanks for watching it. We really enjoyed learning about the ridge and Okinawa. Hope you have a chance to share our video and subscribe.
*Thanks for the great video!*
My parents (Filipino dad, Okinawan mom) got married in what was then called _Urasoe-son_ (Urasoe village) by the mayor. Funnily, the mayor (who was not related to us) happened to be my maternal grandfather's namesake!
Dad survived the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, while Mom survived the American bombings of mainland Japan. She was in Nagoya when the A-bombs were dropped. I never heard them talk about their wartime experiences.
*Desmond* also fought in the *Philippines (Bronze Star)* and *Guam (Bronze Star).* I was born in Okinawa, spent 8 years growing up in the Philippines, then moved to Guam where I still live.
Like Desmond, I'm also a Christian man of faith. So I can relate to him in so many different ways!
So _thank you, domo arigato, maraming salamat,_ and _si Yu'os ma'åse!!!_
Thanks for the personal history of your connection to an amazing island.
Hi fellow Filipino dad Okinawan mom! I was born in Naha 1958. Dad Phillipine Scout. We were moved to Colorado in 1972. I retired from the Army and Army Reserve in 1998. My younger sister was married to a Chamorro man he died in a accident. Well, hafa adai!
@@emmanuelmacute6921 Håfa adai, kumusta and konnichiwa! I attended kindergarten at Christ the King School (1963-64) before we moved to the Philippines. My teacher's name was Mrs. Marina Ado.
I hope you & your loved ones are safe! Blessings from *Guam, Where America's Day Begins!*
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My Uncle Lee, 1st Marine Div. Raider scout, in front of the main thrust during this battle. Was greviously wounded from his pubic bone to under his ribs from a Japanese grenade, as he crawled trying to dodge sniper fire. BARELY survived the agony of having his abdomen blown apart. A miracle. Told me a few stories only twice as a kid when I pressed him for answers. He spoke of the caves, etc. and how you could "smell" the enemy coming, but never hear them, etc. The screaming bonsai charges and screams of dying men. BAR rifle fire, etc. Even civilian deaths. But NEVER talked about the day he was nearly killed. I could bury my fingers in his scar. He never milked the government for "PTSD disability" either. A true hero. Back then, there was no P.C. crap. The enemy was very real, and people weren't afraid to categorize them as such. Young blood bought and sustained our privileged and spoiled way of life. We're now slowly losing our country. "Lest we forget".
Your uncle is a true Hero. Marines from WW-2 and the Greatest Generation of Marines EVER. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant who served 73 to 77, greetings from Charleston West Virginia.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 May God Bless and sustain you Sergeant! Yes, the price of loyal sacrifice and blood should always be revered and respected! Thank you for your service and kind words from a Hospital Corpsman 2nd class (3d batt. 6th Mar. 2nd Mar. Div. Camp Lejuene '83-'87). God save our country! Much prayer.....
@@chriswhite3332 thank you Chris for taking care of Mariness. I would always take care of "Doc" our Corpsman, in the Fleet. Thanks for your service. Semper Fi
@@usmc-veteran73-77 👍 Always! Take care of yourself Sarg!
Your uncle was a great man. You on the other hand sound like a punk. How about once you prove yourself and go fight in a war then talk trash about “PTSD milking”. Keep praying for this country while the real men fight for it.
I've known about Desmond Doss since I was 10, did a school project on him, he's a real hero and a man of unshakable morals. I was so happy to see the movie, and it was decently accurate too.
What a great story. Thanks for sharing it with us, and thanks for watch and don't forget to subscribe and share.
That’s crazy, my grandfather fought on the western front and he was in the 76th Infantry division. Nothing but respect for these men who gave their lives for us.
I have seen many videos that have "toured" Hacksaw Ridge. This is without question one of, if not the best, I have seen. The production level, the summary of the battlefield area, and the film locations were all truly outstanding. Your video in 14 minutes, put it all together for me in a way that really helped me to understand and visualize the battle of Hacksaw Ridge and the brave deeds of Desmond Doss. Nice work.
Hey Tremper... wow! What a compliment... thank you so much. We're glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful to you - thanks for watching.
I really does not matter how many men he saved, what that man did is nothing shy of a miracle for one man to do...the bravest soldier to walk this earth.
I lived there for 3.5 years as a kid. My dad was a Marine stationed in Okinawa. I wish my dad would have taken me around all the places were major battles took place. It would have been great seeing hacksaw ridge
Hey Richard, thanks for watching - I'm glad we were able to bring this little slice of home to you and show you the Islands military history - fascinating place.
I too lived there as a kid for 3 years. Started school there on Kadena AFB where my dad was stationed. I rember going into the boondocks with friends and finding relics from the war. Was there in1959 so only 14 yes after the battle. Was an adventure for me. Learned a lot of history about the battle of Okinawa but didn't know this story until the movie came out. Thanks so much for the video.
This wonderfully informative. Thank you for showing these historical landscapes and doing this important work. What a horrible and tragic situation for all those involved back during the battle.
“Lord , help me get one more”
R.I.P Desmond Doss, a true hero
His prayers may have been answered. Japanese gunners who were there said after the war every time they would line Doss up in their sights, their guns would misfire.
A quiet moment to pay homage to all the soldiers who caught here.Those who joined God and each other from these beaches. RIP.HOPE YOU ENJOY THE FRIENDSHIP YOU SO RICHLY DESERVE.
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Thank you for this, from all the pictures and movies and such all you see is black lava sand, to see so much vegetation tells me how much ordinance must have fell on this island to make it look like that.
Thank you for the video. This place will never be on my bucket list unlike many other historical battle sites. I would not feel worthy to be standing on such hallowed ground where a man like Doss had done what he did.
Leegacy, We are stoked you enjoyed the video. Yes, it was very humbling being there. When you just sat back and thought about what had occurred, it was overwhelming. Thanks for subscribing and sharing!!
i remember my grandfather said to me her father was there in battle of okinawa R.I.P great grandfather thank you mr.desmond to save my great grandfather
Incredible! Thanks for sharing this piece of your family history with us!
Thank you for your video, I was stationed on Okinawa twice, 1977-78 and 1984-90. I loved exploring the island and learning the history. My grandfather was in the navy aboard a destroyer off of Okinawa during the battle.
It is such an interesting place from natural history and cultural history. We would love to go back. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
It is such an interesting place from natural history and cultural history. We would love to go back. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
It is such an interesting place from natural history and cultural history. We would love to go back. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
The Crew , I used to metal detect in the caves, tunnels and the jungle. I found a lot of stuff from old history to ww2. I spent a total of five years there and loved it. Thanks again.
With the world so set on tearing itself apart doesn't seem like such a bad thing to me to want to put a little bit of it back together
I would tend to agree with you!
Great video. Many thanks for the effort and work you put in to this. After watching the Hackensaw Ridge it really puts it in perspective. Amazing action by Desmond Doss and the other troops.
Thank you for this my grandad fought on Okinawa! He was with the US army.
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Darky I you’re about as funny as cancer. Twat
Derek Trotter 😂😂😂
Darky I You bogus
The Crew this video 2 years ago and comments are still going lol
I lived on Okinawa for 3+ years (Jan 2012-May 2015) and have been to Hacksaw many times. I was all over that island (I rode my motorcycle everywhere) and rode with many Okinawans. One of our favorite passtimes were quick night runs over Nakagusuku and Jagaru. We drank coffee at Starbucks on Kokusai Dori, within machine gun range of Sugarloaf, climed down to the bottom of Suicide cliff at Peace Prayer Park, explored caves and tunnels in Kin and Ginoza, went to the old Chinese shrine on Kadena (in the MUNS area) etc. Best place I ever lived, and it was so much better to be there as a civilian than on active duty.
I hope to go back for another 3 or 4 years. I miss my Okinawan friends.
ゆせさを返します！
@Hal 9000 Negative. I'm married to a US Marine Corps officer. Why downgrade, right? Being a veteran of the Corps myself, it doesn't get any better (or occasionally worse 😉) than being married to a Marine. Plus, she's a wonderful woman and I'd be a straight up fool to disrespect her that way.
@Hal 9000 No boom boom, no love hotels, no soapies for this guy. 😁
That is very cool to hear about your exploration of the island. We explored it as well in our Okinawa Playlist, hope you get a chance to see it. We look forward to going back there. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
The Desmond Doss story at Hacksaw was just one of many brave stories. The Pacific which is a HBO series, tells the story of the Marines on Okinawa.
One of a few stories was of Eugene Sledge. He survived clearing those caves one by one and survived the end of the war which came shortly after that battle.
His book is, With the Old Breed: at Peleliu and Okinawa. Also a great read and history of that battle from the Marines view.
Nice Video ! Would love to visit myself !
If you haven't seen it, Ken Burns put out a 6 DVD set titled "The War" in 2006. An exceptionally well put together compilation of the European and Pacific theaters and how the War affected America. There's interviews with vets and several of them are with Dr. Sidney Phillips who was a close friend of the "Sledgehammer". Dr. Phillips gives some insight into how badly Peleliu and Okinawa messed Sledge up for life. He was lucky enough to have survived them and to have lived as long as he did. Interesting man. You can see some episodes of The War from the Wikipedia page if interested.
That’s a great book 👍
Great book, loved the series as well but after reading with the old breed you see how much liberty they took with his story . Still like it but like the book more.
I read that book. I believe it was one of our options from the reading requirements in the Marines. Truly a great read and inspirational
Thanks for the video, it reminded me of when I went there with the Alaska Air National Guard in mid 90's. I did the same thing, tried to imagine how those troops were able to fight on that island. Being there 50 years later during peacetime, I couldn't fathom the difficulty they had. I did take a trip around the island and saw some of the battle sites caves and cemeteries. So surreal.
For us the one thing that nobody thinks about is the fighting occurring on razor sharp coral!! It must have been horrific. Thanks for watch and don't forget to subscribe and share.
I grew up in Okinawa Japan . Dad was in the marines . Retired in 2003 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 3 . Miss that place .
It's an amazing island culturally and historically. Thanks for watch and don't forget to subscribe and share.
Even finding a shell casing there would be so humbling
The concept of the terrain is an underrated aspect. Like she said diving for cover alone was certain to inflict injury. Good video!
Thank You! What an amazing tour and description!!
Utterly fascinating... thanks for the posting.
Thanks for watching it. We really enjoyed learning about the ridge and Okinawa. Hope you have a chance to share our video and subscribe.
This is my first time watching this channel. Two minutes in and I’m excited someone is doing things like this. Showing us history and where.
Wow! Just wow! Eriks description at the end of the video pretty much sums up everything I was thinking. As I was watching this I was imagining the battle from both sides. The Crew captured this feeling perfectly in this production as well as the prior Okinawa video. Hats off to the guide and The Crew for this one sincerely. I hope you have more stuff from this trip!
Thanks Brian, really appreciate it, makes us really happy to able to bring great stories like these to life. It's cool you can appreciate this history. Some more cinematic drone stuff coming this week to change it up... some diving actually which you'll appreciate too!
The Crew Oh you certainly have my attention now...... Thanks for the highlight and remembering my diving background. I have personally always wanted to dive ""Truk"" island. I'm really looking forward to seeing your dive! You already know that I love everything you guys put out here on RUclips. I think your content is extremely diverse and educational as well as comedic. Real people making real foreign relations, in really awesome places. I'm forever a fan of what The Crew does......IT'S REAL!
Thanks Brian, we're very appreciative of fans like you - sorry for our absence on youtube this last week or so... been very busy in India gathering some more adventures to share!
Have just stumbled upon this video. Very enlightening. Have subscribed to learn more.
Awesome, thank you!
I was stationed on Okinawa when I was in the Marine Corps, 1979-80 and then back again in 1982, so much history on that little island, so much death !
Awesome video. I have walked the battlefields of Guam and Saipan, but was never on Oki. Thank you for showing it to us.
Thanks for watching it. Hope you share it with others and subscribe. We hope you get a chance to walk Oki it is amazing!!!
Thanks for your detailed tour of this area. I've always enjoyed WW2 history and hope to travel and see these places. Not sure if I'll ever get to see them all. I appreciate your bringing me along via your video.
Thank you for the kind words about our video. It was surreal to be there. We hope you can get to some of these locations. Don't for get to share our experience with others you feel might enjoy it. Thanks.
I am a Buddhist but the faith in Lord Jesus that moved Desmond Doss to this incredible performance is awe inspiring and shows how faith has the potential to bring out the best in people
No, it is not faith that does it. Faith doesn't do a thing. It is the One in whom we have the faith that makes the difference. Desmond knew that God, personally. I pray that you will come to know Him too. Buddhism cannot save you.
That was rude. People should be free to embrace their religions, spiritually and beliefs. Buddhism is not evil and can most definitely save people from the world of evil. I love your thoughts Tenzin. I too am I amazed at what faith in a higher being or in good could do.
@@lynniemoon9964 truth is offensive. And the truth is that there is no other name given under heaven by which we can be saved from our personal sins other than the name of Jesus! Truth stands. It does not need your validation. It just is! As for your taking offense, let me remind you that you've lived your entire life so far as, an offense to a Holy God. If you are offended for a change, I'm afraid that's just tough. It's either truth or eternal consequences. One or the other. The choice is yours - and so are the consequences!
@kelrogers8480 I'm not offended. I'm calling you out on being rude. You have your beliefs, and that is fine, but so do many other people for their own reasons. There is no point in forcing your religion on those that don't follow yours.You wouldn't want others to do the same to you. You follow Jesus. Let others find their way if it is within their destiny. Judging and scaring people to follow your beliefs is not the way.
Impressive vid! Thank you very much for making and sharing. Really appreciate it. Greets from the Netherlands, T.
Hey Papa T, thanks for watching and leaving us a comment - great to hear from our viewers in the Netherlands! - have a great day!
Thank you for this video. Very humbling.
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Honored to have called S/Sgt Leonard Meadows, Deadeye 96th Inf Div., Dad. He was my step-father, and didn’t say much about Okinawa unless asked. Even then, his comments, i now realize, didn’t reveal the true hell they went through invading Okinawa. He was wounded twice, had multiple decorations including the Bronze Star. I remember he did get to attend the 50th Annuversary in Okinawa. He was soft spoken, quiet, hard working and brave. He did speak of the caves and night attacks only in passing. He never was boastful, never drew attention to himself as any kind of hero, but he was. He and those who fight for our country and people are heroes.
He is one of them a true hero. you must have been proud of him I know I would be. Thank you for sharing this with us 👍
"God, One more please "
that's heartbreaking line💔🥺
made me cry!
I really loved the World War history!
I've been almost watched 70+ war movies! & its still made me cry!❤️
learn some grammar kiddo💀
This was excellent! I’ve spent some time there and seen a lot but never quite had the history lesson in such detail as this. No matter how much you already know, you can always learn more. That cave system is vastly impressive there underneath the ridge and throughout the terrain. You never know what you’ll find down there.
That's really cool that you've visited... it's always worth it when you can find a local or informed person to show you around. If we'd visited by ourselves we'd never have been able to uncover half the stuff we showed here.
Learned so much from this aswell!
just seen the movie, and loved seeing the real site. Great video.
Awesome! Thanks for watching and dropping us a comment.
My grandfather was Navy attached to the Marines assaulting and holding the airfield. He was commended for his "ingenuity, zeal, and courage" in maintaing supply lines from the beaches "under the most difficult conditions". He cherished his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor device that he was allowed to wear on his Navy uniform. Thanks again Grandaddy!
Hey Kelly, thanks for watching and sharing your story - incredible family history you have there - be sure to keep the memory and legacy alive... keep telling their stories!
Hey i will! Pretty proud of my grandfather, he put two sets of tires for the family car in the basement and left for the war in jan 42 at age 37 with a wife and two sons at home. Was in operation Torch in North Africa then 9 battles in the Pacific. Said the scariest things were the Kamikazes and going over the side of the ship down the cargo nets into the landing craft. Thanks for your video!
My father and I attended the 50th Commemoration ceremonies on Okinawa in June, 1995. There were many veterans from the Army and Marine Divisions who fought during the battle. My father was a Corpsman with the 1st Marine Division. On one very special day on the Maeda escarpment we met Desmond Doss and Corpsman Robert Bush, another MOH recipient. It is quite a memory. By the way the Maeda escarpment wasn’t known as Hacksaw Ridge until the movie.
Great, you were able to enjoy that experience with your Father and thanks for watching our video. Yeah, we had to describe it as hacksaw ridge or the world would have no idea what we were talk about. Good insight. We really enjoyed learning about the ridge and Okinawa. Hope you have a chance to share our video and subscribe.
The Crew Yes, your presentation was first rate. Enjoyed the drone footage very much. Are there plans for details of some of the other battles that occurred on Okinawa? There were so many epic battles involving Army and Marine divisions, so much military history on the island. Thanks again for the well prepared video
I’m 47 years old and my father was a WW2 veteran. I was born in 1973. He was 55 when I was born.He married my mother on Christmas Eve 1945. Two weeks later he was on a ship to Europe. He spent his tour in Germany most of it in Regensburg. I sometimes wonder how many of my generation x has a parent of the WW2 generation. My father died February 24 1997. I have all the pics he took there. I miss him.
I just ran across this video 5 years later. I visited Okinawa in 2016, ironically the same year the movie came out. My Dad was with the 96th infantry and was wounded ascending Conical Hill and I was so focused on going places relevant to my Dad's time there that I didn't even think about seeing Hacksaw ridge. I believe Conical Hill is now on golf course property, so I wasn't able to figure a way to see it first hand. It is a very beautiful island, and Shuri Castle is very interesting.
These numbers I can’t even comprehend.., 12000 ships ? 240,000 deaths ? My Dad was a WW2 veteran stationed at Pearl Harbor and that was such a different time period. Thanks for the video. I have never seen the actual site before.
It's honestly humbling to be able to walk the same grounds as a Medal of Honor recipient.
Amazing video thank you very much for it. very educational very amazing
THANKS!! We enjoyed learning and making it. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
I spent a year and a half on Okinawa in the 70's but my Dad was there in 1945 with the Coast Guard, of all things. Amazingly, Oki is a great place to visit these days.
We found Oki amazing and look forward to going back. A lot of culture still resonates through the island and the history, although tragic is great to learn about, touch, experience and feel.
Go Coast Guard!
Excellent video!
My grandfather was never at Okinawa, but he was a tail gunner of a TBF Avenger torpedo bomber all throughout the Pacific theater. He never spoke about his time in the military. It haunted him until the day he died. All he really ever told anyone was that he was tired of killing.
It is so cool to hear everyones personal family history associated with sacrifice. We hope some of you are able to connect. Thanks for watching and make sure to share our video and subscribe.
Thank you doss desmond
Rest in peace doss desmond thank you for everything
Glad there's brave men willing to answer the call to fight evil at all costs. May our heroes rest in peace.
Was on "The Rock" w/ USMC in '89 - '92. You could see the western tip of Hacksaw Ridge from my shop on Camp Kinser,
Just to be sure, the first invasion at Okinawa was on Zamami Island, in the Keralas, just west of the main island. Followed thereafter by an invasion of Tokashiki Island. The Keralas are now an incredibly beautiful national park.
It's always great to get more information and explore history as a group. Thanks for watch and don't forget to subscribe and share.
Uncle and great Uncle died in WW2.. Good young men lost in horror of War...The young Desmond was following what was in his heart and soul.. Hero's are around --people just are not aware of how close they are at times to them.. RIP Great Men, My Uncles were just kids wh never had a chance at living no life gave it all for us... RIP..
Well done! Thank you
Thank you guys
Iwo Jima and Okinawa remind me of the movie "The Best Years of Our Lives." The movie covers the lives of three soldiers returning home from WWII. And how they use the lessons of battle in their civilian lives after the war.
I really enjoyed this video.
I'll have to find that movie Denise, sounds interesting.
Bette Davis called that movie "the greatest movie ever made"
I REALLY ENJOYED THAT MOVIE ALSO , VERY REALISTIC I THOUGHT. HAVE A GREAT TIME
Also introduced PTSD before they called it PTSD.
I watched that movie just a couple weeks ago on DVD. It is well worth the time and must be one of the best WW2 films ever made. It showed the battles some men returning home had to face readjusting to post war life as opposed to actual combat.
My great grandad fought in Okinawa. He helped save a man by dragging him off the battlefield. His knee later got blown up by a grenade. After he died the relatives of the man he saved contacted us and thanked us.
Great video! You guys did a good job of showing the the height advantage the Japanese had during the battle. Lived on Okinawa in mid to late 1960’s when my Dad was in USAF. Much less population density back then! Large areas around Kadena AFB were fenced off as EOD areas not cleared from WW2. We lived in Chibana and had strict orders from parents to never go into the caves in the area. Thank you for the video!
We are always stoked when someone can relate to one of our video and gain information as well as be entertained. We hope you get a chance to go back and explore the history. Thanks for subscribing and sharing our video. Cheers
Desmond Doss was a truly a remarkable man, a interesting Vlog giving a good historical review of this battle. It is a pity that most Japanese history of WW2 is sanitized and issues like bio-chemical warfare experiments on allied POW’s seeming deleted from Japanese history ! And still no apology for the atrocities
It’s like it never happened.
Japanese r taught n school that they were not the aggressors n WW2. Ya tell that to the Chinese or the Koreans. They bombed civilians and turned 1,000's of women n Korea into prostitutes. The Japanese deserved both Atomic bombs, if we hadn't used them it's estimated it would have cost 250,000 American lives plus maybe 1 million Japanese lives, f-em. They were ruthless.
See how many Chinese civilians the Jap military murdered.
At 3:39 you show MCAS Futenma, was there a few times. Didn't know is was that close to base.
Great video!! Well done guys.
Thanks Rider J - really appreciate the comment and thanks for watching :)
Regardless of how many men he saved, he did not turn away and run he stayed and help men who called him a "coward". That is the definition of a true hero.
My great grandfather actually was in basic training with desmond doss. it’s amazing because he would always talk about how everyone in the training and at fort jackson doubted him and clowned him. but he was a hero and proved everyone wrong. i just think it’s crazy because they still talked and knew each other after the battle.but sadly moths after my great grandfather died of a sickness. I Love all the brave hero’s who fought for our country and freedom🇺🇸!
That's an incredible piece of family history - thanks for sharing this with us. We love to hear from people who have a connection to these places we visit and stories we tell. You have a great week.
Love this history lesson!
Was stationed in Oki twice while in the Marine Corps. Did not know about this location and what took place. I would have enjoyed visiting this place
Thank you for sharing
Two of the landing craft used that day are beached just outside Saint John New Brunswick. They were used after the war by a local construction company. They are visible from the main highway. I never drive by them without thinking of this horrible battle.
When I was a kid, our family lived on Makiminato Housing Area (American military housing) for about 6 years. Our house was located on the Sugar Loaf Hill battlefield. I could see Sugar Loaf Hill from my bedroom window. Hacksaw Ridge was located close to the other side of the housing area. The housing area is no longer there as the land was returned to Okinawa.
I'm reading The Final Storm by Jeff Shaara and stopped by here to see what Okinawa looks like today.
AWESOME video
Damn hacksaw ridge changes alot time is powerful
Salute to the crew and the soldiers that fought there like sir doss
I was stationed in Okinawa only 25 years after the Battle and Kakazu and Hacksaw looked NOTHING like they do now... no buildings in your view... battle relics all over the place... wide open for anyone to walk around... amazing what the American GI's did to take those 2 ridges and all the ridges in the Shuri Line and south to Suicide Cliffs.
I was stationed in Okinawa for 6yrs, my daughter was born there! ❤ That place!!
I spent a year in Okinawa while in the Marine's , I did a lot of snorkeling in the waters just of base, There's a lot of relics at the bottom of the ocean there . I liked my time there . I hope to visit some day with my son.
@@SavageMrFox I was there in 1981 to 82 ,one year. Stationed at Camp Schwab
I can’t imagine how terrifying it had to be to assault that ridge.
especially when they could of just go around it and save lives
Strangely, in war, dead is dead, whether it be by two or two hundred tanks. Rest In Peace, all of you. Brave men.
Pretty cool to see how urbanized and overgrown everything is now.
Doss was a helluva soldier. Even so, Okinawa wasn’t his first battle. He saw action on Guam and the Philippines. The 75 (ish) men that he saved happened over the course of weeks. Not a single night.
Even so, he’s a greater man than I will ever be.
Don't sell yourself short.
Wooley689 Thanks! I appreciate your kindness. During my stint in the Marines, I spent a lot of time doing nothing in Afghanistan. I also did a whole lot of nothing in Okinawa, as well! War is actually a lot of boredom waiting for orders.
A funny story about my time in Okinawa: a friend of mine once climbed to the top of a bar and started pissing over everything. He was banned from the bar but it was hilarious!
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Amazing thanks 😊
Featured on "This is Your Life," in 1959, Desmond Doss says the Army grossly exaggerated the height of the cliff where they had placed the Cargo net.
He said, they claimed it to be 125 ft to 175 ft, but it was only 30 ft.
As a young boy I explored some of the caves with my dad was a chief petty officer in the Seabees in the mid 60s we lived off Base and used to spend most of my days digging in the dirt around the sugarcane fields looking for war relics
Just watched The History Guy I think he's called, It was the worst or the greatest Navel Battle. More people were lost at Sea then on land. Really interesting. And Gut wrenching.