sort of. His citation states 75 (he saved over 100) but it had nothing to do with the writers of the movie. His commanding officer downplayed the number because he thought no one would believe the real numbers and Doss wouldn't get his citation. I commanded the largest USAF ground radar site in Japan and I was also based out of Okinawa. I have been to Hacksaw Ridge. You can Google Map it too.
He also believed taking credit for everything would be a slight to God in his knowledge that he was only doing what he could, but someone kept him safe besides his brothers.
I think the unsung hero of this tale is the mother. She instilled in him the faith and values that he carried with him till his death. Also Hugo Weaving's portrayal of a vet with PTSD is amazing. Every single character, even the minor characters did an amazing job in this move.
My neighbor's dad was a medic. His comment was that the reason the men didn't accept Desmond at the beginning because none of them had ever been in combat before and they were showing their own insecurities (including the officers). Among combat troops, medics are beloved and the bravest men on the field, because they're the ones who'll come for you when nobody else will.
For sure. They are working under fire. While everyone else is shooting back they are putting all their concentration and effort into saving you. How can you not respect that?
it’s not cause they didn’t accept him. It’s because why would the United States army in the middle of a war bend their rules because somebody is religious? Desmond is a hero and had the upmost respect for his actions and the way he stuck to his beliefs but the army were not at fault. At the end of the day they’re preparing to go to war and a soldier is disobeying his superiors who are training these people to go into a life or death situation. The army was not at fault at all. Like they said is their anything else he wanted so his stay would be more comfortable? the stay isn’t meant to be comfortable and the enemy don’t care if it’s your Sabboth. It’s none of the reasons above you listed it’s the simple fact that he was disobeying orders that they didn’t like him which is completely valid.
God that moment on the ridge when Doss is asking God what he wants from him, and then immediately after asking hears the cries of the wounded for a medic...that moment hits me so damn hard every single time. And I always, ALWAYS cry at "Help me get one more."
As a veteran, I can't fathom the courage Desmond Doss had in him. The mental and physical strength he had to do what he did was/is unfathomable. One could only believe that God gave Desmond the strength and courage he needed to accomplish such a miracle. It would have been a massive honor to have met him!!
I feel as tho he had already made piece with God and he just wanted to save as many of his brothers before they killed him. That's the only way I can imagine someone doing that all night with no second thoughts about rushing out to get another person. But yes I agree I would have loved to meet this man. He is one of many that paved the path for yourself and myself as I am currently serving and every one else who serves today and in the future. It's amazing what some of these men were able to do. Also thank you for your service sir.
As someone who was actually a combat medic Doss was basically superman carrying that many grown men in that kind of environment is a next to impossible feat doss is my personal hero and as hard as it is for me to watch this movie without an emotional response its still one of my favorites
@@NovusIgnis well if we disregard god influencing it, it was indeed his faith and willpower that acomplished. So even from an Atheist's perspective (im not one but just to play devils advocate), he still acomplished all this because of god.
@@krulak292 100%, God willingly can't control us but he can guide us, and his guidance encouraged Desmond Doss to have the ability to exceed physical human possibilities especially for his build
The subtext of Thomas Doss in the courtroom. Being from a largely forgotten war with himself being barely acknowledged hurts my heart more than anything else in this film. "Is that truly how it works, sir? The uniform means nothing. You lost so much that was dear to you and you're forgotten, You have no voice?"😢
I’m an Army vet with three trips to Afghan, and sometimesI feel forgotten even by those closest to me. The price of serving one’s country in wartime is high.
Those couple of lines from him are in my list of the best lines in cinema. He delivered them so perfectly and they carry such a weight of truth and pain in them.
I'm a 23 retired combat Infantry vet. Carrying one man for only 50 yds one time is totally exhausting. How Desmond ever did it over 70 times, at night and under fire, is far beyond my ability to imagine.
That's how God likes to operate. People will give the credit to things like adrenaline or just claim it never happened, but every time that the impossible occurs it's God at work. He delights in bringing good out of evil and in using the weak to achieve what nobody can. It all serves to reveal God to us.
It's not "maybe" my dear friend. As much as you fight with your believes, you can never denied that Doss prayed to God, had the Bible with him all the time and performed a miracle.@@pterodactyl662
Desmond Doss is considered the greatest combat medic in the history of the US Army. This was actually the last major battle in which he participated. The total number of men he saved in all the battles is close to 350. The Desmond Doss Military Hospital at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii was named after Doss after the man's death. Also, it should be noted that director Mel Gibson actually toned down some of the things Doss did because he felt the viewing public would think what he really did unrealistic and outrageous.
I spent two years in vietnam. This movie struck me to the core. They didn't then respect us when we came home. From vietnam Thank god everybody respects us today.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 Thank you
Great reaction! I served and retired from the Army, did five tours, and stories like Doss’s make my time serving worthwhile. Seeing younger people like yourself also appreciate sacrifices born of so many gives old soldiers like me hope for our future! Thank you for your heartfelt reactions, don’t stop! Shed light on stories such as these and keep the faith!
While Desmond's mental and physical stamina are highlighted, his physical strength can't be overlooked either. That a "cornstalk" of a man was repeatedly able to carry the dead weight of an unconscious soldier acrioss his back is astonishing.
@@justin-md4xmI don’t see it as Christian propaganda. They told his story from his perspective. Doss had a strong religious belief and for him that was the reason he lived and saved so many others. It doesn’t matter if he was right or wrong what matters is that he believed it enough to run into a battle without a weapon and save as many as he could. His actions are documented by the men he was with so it’s not like they made up a narrative to “convert” people or something. Also, if I remember correctly Doss was a 7th Day Adventist and that not even a popular sector of Christianity. I’m sure even other religious people thought he was a fool…
Seven years after Okinawa, my 18 yrs old father was stationed in Tokyo Japan. His DI’s took his platoon to see Hacksaw Ridge, and to walk Okinawa Island.. the Marines lost 49,141 brave men. Dad , a paratrooper way on to serve in Korea said it mad a huge impact on them all. RIP DAD, and RIP Private Doss- Thank you , and all who have served and sacrificed. We as grateful Americans salute you! ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
In 2009 when I started a new job, a coworker gave me a dvd of a documentary movie called The Conscientious Objector (2004). It was the story of Desmond Doss told by the real people. It was a great movie and when Hacksaw Ridge was released in 2016 I was happy that more people would learn the heroics of Demond Doss.
The Conscientious Objector is a fantastic watch, the interview clips at the end of Hacksaw Ridge were taken from it. It greatly expands the story, and shows you just how much the movie and it differ on what happened. It's also been uploaded here on TH-cam. Very much recommended
Hugo Weaving was the big surprise for me here. It was interesting to see him with something to really do. I saw a sneak screening of this film a few weeks before it came out and his performance was the thing I kept going back to.
Thank you so much for sharing this video my Dad was there that day sometimes my Dad would talk about it he would get tears in his eyes I would just hold him and told him how Proud I was of him and all who served our Country
I am a disabled Veteran and I was a Combat Medic in the Army. This is one of my favorite movies ever and I saw a lot of myself in Desmond Doss because we shared similar philosophies when it comes to saving men on the battle field. I volunteered to put my life on the line for my country, my family and friends and people I never met. Medics are the ones with the biggest hearts, to care so much for others and to put your own life second to saving another. I am so grateful that the people in charge decided to make this movie and to tell Desmond's story, not just for me but for my brothers and sisters who were medics. And I am so proud to have been a medic. RIP Private Doss, your tour is over and I thank you for your service 🙏🏻 you were a bad mfr
I served in Iraq with a Man, who could no longer take lives. Former Ranger, was our medic. Never failed to patrol with us. We trusted him with our lives.
Nothing is as frightening as what one human will do to another, even when they've done nothing to deserve it. And nothing is as inspiring as what one human will do for another, even when they've done nothing to deserve it.
I had the privilege in 1969 to be at his home and eat dinner with him. I was mostly speechless but managed to ask him about a few things. He was so humble. After all of these years finally to see his story, made me feel so proud of what little time I had with him.
I read his auto-biography in school because I went to a Seventh-Day Adventist school and when I saw this movie came out I was so happy that people can see his story and the things he went through. For me it was a whole different experience watching it after reading it and I can say it did very well in telling his story and to this day it’s on of my favorite movies and I rewatch it whenever I see it
The insane thing is that they had to show less than what he really did because they didn't think people would believe it if they showed what he really did. And the Army says he saved more than 100, not 75. Desmond told the Army to tell people he only saved about 50 because he was so humble. The Army met him halfway and credited him with 75 instead of 100+.
You made me think of the Marines that died during my tours in Iraq. Its touching and you have a beautiful heart. Great American men died for this great country of ours. Thank you for showing your heart.
Same here. My (sorely missed) dad used to just stare out of the window on his days off. And for as long I can remember, he always woke up screaming.. can't even imagine the horrors he must have seen.
Watching this movie brought back some painful memories. My family was very much against war. Understandable to me. I knew it would cause some sadness but I hoped my dad would be proud. As he had served for 11 years, before a medical discharge. I announced my enlistment just after my 18th birthday. My dad packed me a backpack, and told me to never return again, as I had disgraced the family. He grabbed me and threw me out the front door. Haven’t seen them since. I’m now 36 and thriving, thanks to the discipline, selfless service, loyalty, and the brothers and sisters I served with. I enjoy watching these reviews, and learning from others reactions. It’s neat. So thank you for this react video.❤
When Dawes was being taken away on a stretcher by medics, he saw other injured and he hopped off his stretcher to help them. They didn't put it in the movie because the director thought no one would believe that it actually happened
Also that he was shot, dragged himself by his arms (one or both legs were incapacitated) over 300 yards before someone saw him. Then he was put on a stretcher, then as previously said…
Your reaction was one of the most beautiful I've seen. I loved seeing how impacted you were by this movie. Hacksaw Ridge is one of the very best films I've ever seen in my 62 years of life. It was nominated for at least 35 awards and won at least a dozen of them. Garfield won 3 Best Actor awards, and Weaving got one Best Supporting Actor. Some cool facts: Doss had seen action before Hacksaw (Philippines and Guam) and saved many lives there; his division was actually on Hacksaw for several days but he really did save at least 75 men all on May 5, 1945, after that he was on Hacksaw several more days; when he was evacuated, he had 17 pieces of shrapnel in him, a broken arm from a bullet, and his leg blown to smithereens; the search for his bible took 3 days, but his company wouldn't give up looking even though Japanese were still up there shooting; only 3 conscientious objectors have won the Medal of Honor (Doss in WW2 and 2 more in Vietnam). Mel Gibson was right when he said audiences wouldn't believe the whole story. I read the whole commendation for his Medal of Honor, and it was astounding.
I'm a Marine, and when you broke saying "I honestly hate war so much", I broke with you... I love you... Christ loves you... Keep feeling and being strong, Sister...
One of the most famous conscientious objectors was in WWII, his name was Sargeant Alvin York. There's a movie about him and Gary Cooper plays York. Really good movie. York also earned the Medal of Honor
Alvin York fought in WW1 and is not considered a conscientious objector. He initially claimed conscientious objector status in response to the draft notice but was convinced by his company commander that it was not immoral to fight in a war while waiting on the appeal of his denied exemption claim. He served as a fighting man and the act that eventually earned him his Medal of Honor was a violent one.
as a grown man i have to say it , i cry everytime i see the movie. when i see Doss, one phrase comes to my mind. "people who suffered the most, don't want others to suffer the same"
I love the Sergeants "corn stalk" jabs at Doss' physique. I was barely at minimum weight when I enlisted and my drill sergeants had plenty of fun at my expense with how skinny and scrawny I was 😆
So glad you could experience the story of an amazing man whose faith and conscience made that so. Doss stands out in a sea of amazing people who had to fight that war. It’s too bad you had to see it all in the horrifying context of the battle (even if it’s only as real as Mel Gibson’s skills make it appear). But recognizing that context makes Doss’s valor all the more astounding.
It's easy to see that watching this, and other war movies, is really difficult for you. Thank you for fighting through it in order to react to them for us.❤
The story of Desmond Doss keeps a certain light alive in my soul that threatens to dim every day when I get cynical and jaded. He was truly a remarkable man.
The crazy thing about this entire story is that Okinawa/hacksaw ridge wasn’t his first time in combat. He served in another island prior to Okinawa, where he contracted pneumonia, and his lungs were really messed up at the time. He was sick, didn’t have a full meal due to his vegan diet, and did all that to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The ridge he only 35 feet not 75 feet though, that’s the only part they made bigger than what it is. I might not be a man of faith but Desmond Doss is the epitome of a man serving for his lord.
Hi again. I've made comments on a couple of other of your videos. Again, I am compelled to compliment your work, bringing the history of the heroic and selfless men fighting the front line. It is so important to bring to light the heroics of Desmond Doss. Being retired military myself, the courage and bravery of Desmond Doss is now part of all military teaching. Thank you for bring forward his story. Love you for what you do. Thanks. ❤
The lovely grin on your face during the romantic parts made the horror of the battles almost bearable. Thank you for letting us watch along with you again. 😊
I cried harder watching your video than watching the movie in the theater. I served in Afghanistan in 2009-2010 and was diagnosed with PTSD. Crying is kind of pressure release for my mental health. Thank You for sharing this video
Desmond's brother said it best at the end when he said "When you are under conviction that is no joke, it's who you are". Mel Gibson is so underrated as a director it's not even funny. We Were Soldiers is excellent from him as well, along with The Passion of Christ.✌👍🇺🇸
I remember watching this film on DVD, and in the special features section there was an interview with a living member of Doss' unit and he said something to the effect that Doss was ridiculed hard for refusing to carry a gun and was branded a coward, only to realize that Doss was the most courageous man in the entire group. At 21:50 when you said welcome to war, the thought that went through my head was nope, its welcome to hell.
41:00 An interesting fact from the true story, Doss lost his bible during the battle but it wasn’t immediately returned to him. Doss was heartbroken thinking he had lost his bible, until the other soldiers returned it. It turned out that after the battle several soldiers searched every inch of Hacksaw Ridge until they found Doss’s bible and returned it to him.
This was the best reaction I’ve seen. Almost brought me to tears. Something to notice if you are suffering in an unusual way, you probably have an unusually powerful destiny
I live in Lynchburg VA. They have a day just for him and his grandson speaks on that day. There is a highway named after him. They left out a lot more because what they had in the movie people wouldn't believe that it was true. This is the man that ALL men need to strive to be! Thank you for your service. May God keep you. R.I.P. Desmond.
This is by far one of my favorite movies. Ive never ever seen a movie that has people who are seventh day Adventist in it, and as a Seventh day Adventist myself, it made the movie even more special. I've seen it so many times, plus read the book. It's so moving and emotional. God definitely blessed Doss and gave him the courage and strength to do what he did.
Just like Blackhawk down, the grotesque brutality highlights the true nature of war, and the horrors soldiers go through, as well as the heroism shown by those who placed their values and wellbeing of their brothers in arms before their own lives. Also, the accuracy and respect to those whom the movie is dedicated to or based on is admirable.
There's just so much brilliance in Mel's work. And Andrew Garfield is a seriously known actor and yet still somehow underrated for his gift and skill. But beyond that, what a story!
I'm glad to have come across this. Sometimes TH-cam makes great choices to recommend to us! I forgot what a great movie this is and what an amazing person Doss was.
One of the most honest phrases ever spoken "War is Hell" is SO true - this guys story is so amazing and inspiring, but lets not forget just in WWII let alone all other wars, there have been literally too many acts of courage and selfless heroics its too many to even begin to count. I had three uncles in WWII both in europe and the pacific and as a young teen many times I would try to get them to tell war stories not realizing what I was asking and they would either just look away and say nothing or just say "I dont want to talk about it" - My aunts or mother would just tell me to leave them be and give me a look that spoke volumes. God Bless all who gave their lives and limbs to defend freedom - RIP.
There is a reason I say that my heroes are those that follow the belief "So that others may live." When the Captain says "Let's get this soldier to the hospital tent" you can see the look in everyone eyes that Desmond was not the skinny kid they thought he was, but a hero who had a 100 foot shadow behind him.
Desmond’s story is truly one of the most emotional MOA story’s that I have ever heard. I have had the pleasure to be associated with 2 MOA recipients both Medics and fellow members of the Combat Medic Association. MOA recipients Col Donald Ballard (navy corpsman ) and a family neighbor Gary Beikirch (SF Medic) whom was also my Jr. Guidance counselor and Chaplin of the Combat Medic Association. My Grandfather was my guardian growing up and he was also a WWII Medic with the 10th Armor. The stories told to me from all these medic warriors of themselves and Desmond prompted me to enlist as a Recon Scout, Combat Medic. During my military career I earnestly strived to emulate the conviction and responsibility of being a Medic, and often said to myself when carrying out my duties “ What Would Doss Do.” WWDD. ☮️
Howdy Ames. Whew! What a movie. What a reaction. You pour your soul into these reactions and we appreciate it. You’ve become an honorary gangster, an honorary Dudette, and, after movies like this and Pvt Ryan, an honorary G.I. BTW, the Japanese fought so maniacally because Okinawa was part of their homeland. It was battles like this that convinced the US to use the atomic bombs.
Your genuine reaction was the most sincere and honest I have ever seen in a reaction video. DOC is thread in the fabric of our nation and our people. He was a legend and absolute hero and angel. Your reaction to overall war was so real being a combat veteran myself you just made my absolute week. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to our country DOc I hope your resting in peace walking heavens streets with your beautiful wife.
You are a very rare person, being able to feel all your emotions and commentate on them all while in full makeup with all your camera lighting on. Many people don't understand how difficult it is, you're a real one for sure 😁
I watched this film when it came out in theaters. It was a film that has stuck with me for years. The man is exactly what you said, an angel. It's a film that needed to be made
“I honestly hate war so much” is a perfect reaction to what war really costs. You’re a beautiful soul. Don’t ever stop giving everyone what it means to be human. :)
In the world of trauma, we talk about trauma being tied to speechless terror, as in a horror that can’t be translated into words. But I guess there is also speechless wonder
Wow! This movie is so emotional and powerful! I can't imagine how much bravery it takes to go to war without a weapon and stay in the battlefield saving so many lives while under gunfire and explosions without a way to defend yourself.
I really don't like war movies, but this one is a favorite of mine. I have watched every reaction I can find on TH-cam as well. It's so well done, the acting is superb - the Dad (Hugo Weaving) is excellent.
I've seen this movie several times but it always makes me cry like a baby, Desmond is an amazing man. Super Heroes are real, we're just not looking at the right place. This is probably my favorite war movie.
Fun Fact: You mention Doss being agile. Being a vegetarian, he was unable to eat most of the rations they were issued, which were meat heavy. He'd trade the meat in his rations for jams, crackers, and the like. Which obviously, aren't very filling. Thus, for most of his time in combat, he was malnourished and starving. This is no longer a problem in the military as the modern day ration, the famous MRE, has multiple vegetarian options, such as Vegetarian Taco Pasta and Cheese Tortellini and recently, in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, a requirement was made for the Defense Logistics Agency to produce a report on the feasibility of adding at least two plant-based options to the menu. That aside, the army is also capable of supporting in-theater dietary needs of service members who eat kosher or halal. It should also be known that most of the time after the middle of 1942, banzai charges like that shown in the movie rarely worked. Turns out charging into massed artillery and machine gun fire usually just results in a lot of dead bodies and with no gain.
I found your channel a few days ago and I've already looked through all your Harry Potter vids, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers (waiting for the next ep!) and now I'm here. I'm hooked 🤩
A wonderful film about one of the men of the Greatest Generation. A fantastic cast, score & cinematography makes this a top film of mine. Desmond’s faith in God shows what true conviction can do. (Another true story I must suggest, also from WWII, is “Unbroken”. It also takes place in the Pacific Theater & covers the experiences of Louie Zamporini, an Army Air Corps veteran. Thank you for your commentary
Yes, Unbroken is a MUST WATCH. The book was even better and hard to put down, but the movie an excellent depiction (directed by Angelina Jolie); Louie Zamporini passed just before the movie was released just a few years ago.
Gibson said they had to tone down everything Doss did because they didn’t think the audience would believe it. Doss his leg was broken and one sniper who supposedly had 3 clean shots on Doss when he was attending wounded had his Arisaka rifle jammed. That sniper stated he didn't have his rifle jammed before or after
I own a small book of firsthand accounts of acts of valour in WW2 that I bought from a book fair. Desmond Doss is in that book, and I recognised his name immediately years later when the trailer for this movie aired. One omission from the film that I thought was amusing is that before the second attack, the Captain asked Doss for advice on how to prepare the men, Doss recommended they all pray, the Captain took this to mean Doss was volunteering to pray for all of them in front of the platoon which is how that ending prayer happened. Doss recalled being very embarrassed and slightly dismayed by this, but he did it anyway because they were all so pleased about it.
He was an amazing man and so was his wife. Bless them both. Gone but never forgotten. If only all people could be like that the world would not be the cesspool of rot it is today.
A Japanese man came out years later and said he had his rifle pointed straight at Doss while he was lowering men. He was about to shoot, but his gun jammed. True story.
Wow...I was literally just watching another reaction to this when yours posted...I hope you don't mind be pasting my same comment from that reaction on to yours.😎 In some significant ways, this excellent true story of Desmond Doss was toned down to make it more believable. However, there are some things that were changed that you might want to know about. Doss and his unit had actually taken part in two previous Pacific island invasions before they got to Okinawa, and Doss had actually been decorated with the Bronze Star for Valor twice in the second battle, so Desmond was already a well respected member of the unit before Hacksaw Ridge. You can understand why they decided to compress the story entirely to the Okinawa campaign to keep the story easier to understand. Some of the other changes they made are also understandable, such as they amped up the drama of the trial a lot, and the situation where he leaves his wife at the altar while he sits in a cell is not quite the way that happened. The website History vs Hollywood article on this movie is pretty good, and covers most the of the stuff that they changed or were mistaken about. I strongly recommend checking out History vs Hollywood for after you watch movies based on real history. They are usually the best place to get solid information about historical inaccuracies in a very easy to understand format, when they have an article posted about the film in question.👍
It is amazing that Doss could even walk around having such stones. Not sure anyone is made like that anymore. A really inspiring story of courage and faith.
That was a very great reaction. I'm a 66-year-old man who grew up watching World War 2 movies, but this one and Saving Private Ryan were great. They made you feel that you were there. "We Were Soldiers" was another great War movie. I laughed and cried with you on this 😭 one, and the other two. God called me to ride a bicycle around this country without food or a map, depending on Him. When you get so close to Him, and trust His voice, He will speak to your soul and guide you through the journey that you could not have done on your own. Desmond was born and raised where I live now. I'm glad that I learned about him on our local news before he passed.
Man, I'm so glad I found this channel, your reactions are always heartfelt and amazing and you are emotional like me 🥰 would watch you react to anything at this point 😊
Hacksaw Ridge is one of my favorite movies. When I need a reminder that good humans exist and that selfless love really does conquer all I watch this movie.
And this, gentlemen, is what happens when a woman pays attention to a war movie. They break down. Imagine if the truth about Doss was reenacted in this movie. The point of a movie like this is to affect everyone, but not everyone is able to handle it. Edit : After watching the full review, I am so happy you see the true message of this movie. Amazing review.
"I understand tomorrow is your Sabbath." He shows more development in these words than he did throughout the whole movie, as well as maintaining his priorities. Damn!
Your reactions are nothing more than beautiful. It means so much that you pore your honest feelings into watching these great works, thank you! With respects from a current active soldier.
I remember when this movie was being filmed. The town they filmed in was South Windsor, i grew up there used to walk down the street they filmed on, everyday. I remember it being closed off for the film and being able to see the set and old cars everyday. I still never went and saw the movie. Only saw it last year and wow. One of the most amazing films ive ever seen, i wish i had watched it when it released but maybe i would not have appreciated it as much because i was a lot younger back then.
As a European, it is quite unbelievable there's families believing like Doss did. It is formidable. I would say, in a way, like the Japanese (sorry, Americans) If anything, the Father of Doss is played perfectly by Hugo Weaving. Very strong vibes from a decorated WW I Veteran
40:52 In the film, after Desmond is injured he’s taken away on a stretcher and is sent home. But in real life, after the real Desmond Doss was injured and taken away on a stretcher he saw a more seriously injured soldier and he rolled off of the stretcher, crawled to his fellow soldier, tended to the soldier’s wounds, and ordered the other soldiers to direct their attention to the wounded (thereby giving up his stretcher). Then, after that, he crawled himself back to a hospital tent all while under heavy enemy fire and with 30 pieces of shrapnel in his body. This man was a TRUE HERO.
They had to downplay his heroic acts, as they thought audiences wouldn’t believe it. RIP Doss.
sort of. His citation states 75 (he saved over 100) but it had nothing to do with the writers of the movie. His commanding officer downplayed the number because he thought no one would believe the real numbers and Doss wouldn't get his citation. I commanded the largest USAF ground radar site in Japan and I was also based out of Okinawa. I have been to Hacksaw Ridge. You can Google Map it too.
@@zedwpd thanks for the additional info. And thank you for your service
He also believed taking credit for everything would be a slight to God in his knowledge that he was only doing what he could, but someone kept him safe besides his brothers.
He fought in three big battles not just the one portrayed in the film
@@joshuanelson8594 yeah after the war he didn’t say anything until the guys he saved exposed him. But he wasn’t going to tell the tale if they didn’t.
I think the unsung hero of this tale is the mother. She instilled in him the faith and values that he carried with him till his death. Also Hugo Weaving's portrayal of a vet with PTSD is amazing. Every single character, even the minor characters did an amazing job in this move.
My neighbor's dad was a medic. His comment was that the reason the men didn't accept Desmond at the beginning because none of them had ever been in combat before and they were showing their own insecurities (including the officers). Among combat troops, medics are beloved and the bravest men on the field, because they're the ones who'll come for you when nobody else will.
For sure. They are working under fire. While everyone else is shooting back they are putting all their concentration and effort into saving you. How can you not respect that?
Oh so the commander because they didn't go to combat
I heard when wounded, soldiers cry out for 3 people:
1. Their mom.
2. God.
3. The Medic.
@@Brian-ko3tn Yes, but in reverse order.
1. Medic
2. God
3. Mom
it’s not cause they didn’t accept him. It’s because why would the United States army in the middle of a war bend their rules because somebody is religious? Desmond is a hero and had the upmost respect for his actions and the way he stuck to his beliefs but the army were not at fault. At the end of the day they’re preparing to go to war and a soldier is disobeying his superiors who are training these people to go into a life or death situation. The army was not at fault at all. Like they said is their anything else he wanted so his stay would be more comfortable? the stay isn’t meant to be comfortable and the enemy don’t care if it’s your Sabboth. It’s none of the reasons above you listed it’s the simple fact that he was disobeying orders that they didn’t like him which is completely valid.
God that moment on the ridge when Doss is asking God what he wants from him, and then immediately after asking hears the cries of the wounded for a medic...that moment hits me so damn hard every single time.
And I always, ALWAYS cry at "Help me get one more."
I feel this as well..."Lord, HELP me get just ONE more!" It makes life worth living, to just save ONE more person.
Oh man same
Me too me too!!
Something similar that I try and tell myself: "Help me make one more person smile.."
As a veteran, I can't fathom the courage Desmond Doss had in him. The mental and physical strength he had to do what he did was/is unfathomable. One could only believe that God gave Desmond the strength and courage he needed to accomplish such a miracle. It would have been a massive honor to have met him!!
I feel as tho he had already made piece with God and he just wanted to save as many of his brothers before they killed him. That's the only way I can imagine someone doing that all night with no second thoughts about rushing out to get another person. But yes I agree I would have loved to meet this man. He is one of many that paved the path for yourself and myself as I am currently serving and every one else who serves today and in the future. It's amazing what some of these men were able to do. Also thank you for your service sir.
@travismorris5903 Thank you, my friend, for your service too!!
Thank you for your service sir. We all appreciate you and everyone who served and is serving for us right now
Thank you for your services
I think you're wrong. He already had the strength and courage, God didn't give it to him, THAT'S WHO HE WAS AT HIS CORE.
As someone who was actually a combat medic Doss was basically superman carrying that many grown men in that kind of environment is a next to impossible feat doss is my personal hero and as hard as it is for me to watch this movie without an emotional response its still one of my favorites
I wouldn't say it's next to impossible, it *is* impossible. God was on his side making the impossible into a reality, as He is wont to do.
@@NovusIgnis well if we disregard god influencing it, it was indeed his faith and willpower that acomplished. So even from an Atheist's perspective (im not one but just to play devils advocate), he still acomplished all this because of god.
Never forget that he prayed to the Lord.
And the Lord answered. Amin.
@@krulak292 100%, God willingly can't control us but he can guide us, and his guidance encouraged Desmond Doss to have the ability to exceed physical human possibilities especially for his build
The subtext of Thomas Doss in the courtroom. Being from a largely forgotten war with himself being barely acknowledged hurts my heart more than anything else in this film.
"Is that truly how it works, sir? The uniform means nothing. You lost so much that was dear to you and you're forgotten, You have no voice?"😢
Agree
I’m an Army vet with three trips to Afghan, and sometimesI feel forgotten even by those closest to me. The price of serving one’s country in wartime is high.
Those couple of lines from him are in my list of the best lines in cinema. He delivered them so perfectly and they carry such a weight of truth and pain in them.
@@jmhjmhjmhJesus knows who you are and what you’ve done to help people while serving.
@@jmhjmhjmhYou are not forgotten my volunteer brother in arms.
I'm a 23 retired combat Infantry vet. Carrying one man for only 50 yds one time is totally exhausting. How Desmond ever did it over 70 times, at night and under fire, is far beyond my ability to imagine.
That's how God likes to operate. People will give the credit to things like adrenaline or just claim it never happened, but every time that the impossible occurs it's God at work. He delights in bringing good out of evil and in using the weak to achieve what nobody can. It all serves to reveal God to us.
@@NovusIgnismaybe
It's not "maybe" my dear friend.
As much as you fight with your believes, you can never denied that Doss prayed to God, had the Bible with him all the time and performed a miracle.@@pterodactyl662
Thank you for your service and dedication 23 years. ❤❤❤
Desmond also didn't eat meat, so he was always hungry and weak.. truly an amazing hero
Desmond Doss is considered the greatest combat medic in the history of the US Army. This was actually the last major battle in which he participated. The total number of men he saved in all the battles is close to 350. The Desmond Doss Military Hospital at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii was named after Doss after the man's death.
Also, it should be noted that director Mel Gibson actually toned down some of the things Doss did because he felt the viewing public would think what he really did unrealistic and outrageous.
Dorothy?the wisard of oz,love it😮😮😮
I spent two years in vietnam. This movie struck me to the core. They didn't then respect us when we came home. From vietnam Thank god everybody respects us today.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊 Thank you
Thanks for ur service and thank you for watching !
Welcome home
Great reaction! I served and retired from the Army, did five tours, and stories like Doss’s make my time serving worthwhile. Seeing younger people like yourself also appreciate sacrifices born of so many gives old soldiers like me hope for our future! Thank you for your heartfelt reactions, don’t stop! Shed light on stories such as these and keep the faith!
Jesus christ. 5 tours, sir? Much respect. Thank you for your sacrifice
Thank you for your service.
Lol and I thought one tour was enough to ruin my life. I served 2006-2015.
WW2 is the only war where we were the clear good guys. However many cases the US was absolutely on the bad side.
Thanks I served from 1985 until I retired in 2006@@joshuaortiz2031
While Desmond's mental and physical stamina are highlighted, his physical strength can't be overlooked either. That a "cornstalk" of a man was repeatedly able to carry the dead weight of an unconscious soldier acrioss his back is astonishing.
How Hugo Weaving didn't win best supporting actor still blows my mind.
Because Hollywood elite hate Mel Gibson.
They don’t like Mel Gibson
@hbsvictor yeah that and it's a Christian propaganda movie, still very well done, but I recognize it for what it is.
@@justin-md4xm I think Doss could have been any non-mainstream religion and the movie would have been made. The story itself is that good.
@@justin-md4xmI don’t see it as Christian propaganda. They told his story from his perspective. Doss had a strong religious belief and for him that was the reason he lived and saved so many others. It doesn’t matter if he was right or wrong what matters is that he believed it enough to run into a battle without a weapon and save as many as he could.
His actions are documented by the men he was with so it’s not like they made up a narrative to “convert” people or something.
Also, if I remember correctly Doss was a 7th Day Adventist and that not even a popular sector of Christianity. I’m sure even other religious people thought he was a fool…
Seven years after Okinawa, my 18 yrs old father was stationed in Tokyo Japan. His DI’s took his platoon to see Hacksaw Ridge, and to walk Okinawa Island.. the Marines lost 49,141 brave men. Dad , a paratrooper way on to serve in Korea said it mad a huge impact on them all. RIP DAD, and RIP Private Doss- Thank you , and all who have served and sacrificed. We as grateful Americans salute you! ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
In 2009 when I started a new job, a coworker gave me a dvd of a documentary movie called The Conscientious Objector (2004). It was the story of Desmond Doss told by the real people. It was a great movie and when Hacksaw Ridge was released in 2016 I was happy that more people would learn the heroics of Demond Doss.
Oh wow, I’m gonna have to check out that documentary.
The Conscientious Objector is a fantastic watch, the interview clips at the end of Hacksaw Ridge were taken from it. It greatly expands the story, and shows you just how much the movie and it differ on what happened. It's also been uploaded here on TH-cam. Very much recommended
That scene where the whole battalion was waiting for Doss to finish praying for them gives me chills. What a man.
Hugo Weaving was the big surprise for me here. It was interesting to see him with something to really do. I saw a sneak screening of this film a few weeks before it came out and his performance was the thing I kept going back to.
Preach. His nervous ticks and thousand yard stare is haunting.
I love Hugo, one of the greats
The man has incredible range. He is a complete chameleon disappearing into every role he takes.
Thank you so much for sharing this video my Dad was there that day sometimes my Dad would talk about it he would get tears in his eyes I would just hold him and told him how Proud I was of him and all who served our Country
I am a disabled Veteran and I was a Combat Medic in the Army. This is one of my favorite movies ever and I saw a lot of myself in Desmond Doss because we shared similar philosophies when it comes to saving men on the battle field. I volunteered to put my life on the line for my country, my family and friends and people I never met. Medics are the ones with the biggest hearts, to care so much for others and to put your own life second to saving another. I am so grateful that the people in charge decided to make this movie and to tell Desmond's story, not just for me but for my brothers and sisters who were medics. And I am so proud to have been a medic. RIP Private Doss, your tour is over and I thank you for your service 🙏🏻 you were a bad mfr
Thanks for your service!!! And thank u for watching!
@@holddowna Thank you so much 🫶🏻
@@Nick-ju7ld Always is well received a person who does his best to help/save people. Thanks for save lives
Greetings from Argentina
@HappyLuchoX thank you for your kind words. It was my pleasure to serve my country and those in need. I still help people when I can
I served in Iraq with a Man, who could no longer take lives. Former Ranger, was our medic. Never failed to patrol with us. We trusted him with our lives.
Wow.
Nothing is as frightening as what one human will do to another, even when they've done nothing to deserve it. And nothing is as inspiring as what one human will do for another, even when they've done nothing to deserve it.
Now that's sheer poetic wisdom! Well said!
I had the privilege in 1969 to be at his home and eat dinner with him. I was mostly speechless but managed to ask him about a few things.
He was so humble.
After all of these years finally to see his story, made me feel so proud of what
little time I had with him.
I read his auto-biography in school because I went to a Seventh-Day Adventist school and when I saw this movie came out I was so happy that people can see his story and the things he went through. For me it was a whole different experience watching it after reading it and I can say it did very well in telling his story and to this day it’s on of my favorite movies and I rewatch it whenever I see it
Yes, I read his book long before seeing either of the films made about him.
"The Unlikeliest Hero."
Beautiful reaction to an excellent film. Whenever I need a jolt of faith, I return to the story of Desmond Doss. You're right... what a soul!
Thanks for watching!! He was amazing!
The insane thing is that they had to show less than what he really did because they didn't think people would believe it if they showed what he really did. And the Army says he saved more than 100, not 75. Desmond told the Army to tell people he only saved about 50 because he was so humble. The Army met him halfway and credited him with 75 instead of 100+.
You made me think of the Marines that died during my tours in Iraq. Its touching and you have a beautiful heart. Great American men died for this great country of ours. Thank you for showing your heart.
This movie can make a grown man cry and it did!😢
'Hero' does not begin to describe a man like Desmond.
Everytime I watch it, Desmond goes from 'hero' to 'saint' to 'guardian Angel'
Thank you for reacting to this movie. My father was decorated for valor as a forward mortar scout on Iwo Jima. He never came back the same.
Same here. My (sorely missed) dad used to just stare out of the window on his days off. And for as long I can remember, he always woke up screaming.. can't even imagine the horrors he must have seen.
Watching this movie brought back some painful memories. My family was very much against war. Understandable to me. I knew it would cause some sadness but I hoped my dad would be proud. As he had served for 11 years, before a medical discharge. I announced my enlistment just after my 18th birthday. My dad packed me a backpack, and told me to never return again, as I had disgraced the family. He grabbed me and threw me out the front door. Haven’t seen them since. I’m now 36 and thriving, thanks to the discipline, selfless service, loyalty, and the brothers and sisters I served with.
I enjoy watching these reviews, and learning from others reactions. It’s neat. So thank you for this react video.❤
When Dawes was being taken away on a stretcher by medics, he saw other injured and he hopped off his stretcher to help them. They didn't put it in the movie because the director thought no one would believe that it actually happened
He saved way more people in other battles but they left it out because it wouldn’t be believable even tho it really happened
Also that he was shot, dragged himself by his arms (one or both legs were incapacitated) over 300 yards before someone saw him. Then he was put on a stretcher, then as previously said…
Your reaction was one of the most beautiful I've seen. I loved seeing how impacted you were by this movie.
Hacksaw Ridge is one of the very best films I've ever seen in my 62 years of life. It was nominated for at least 35 awards and won at least a dozen of them. Garfield won 3 Best Actor awards, and Weaving got one Best Supporting Actor.
Some cool facts: Doss had seen action before Hacksaw (Philippines and Guam) and saved many lives there; his division was actually on Hacksaw for several days but he really did save at least 75 men all on May 5, 1945, after that he was on Hacksaw several more days; when he was evacuated, he had 17 pieces of shrapnel in him, a broken arm from a bullet, and his leg blown to smithereens; the search for his bible took 3 days, but his company wouldn't give up looking even though Japanese were still up there shooting; only 3 conscientious objectors have won the Medal of Honor (Doss in WW2 and 2 more in Vietnam).
Mel Gibson was right when he said audiences wouldn't believe the whole story. I read the whole commendation for his Medal of Honor, and it was astounding.
I still remember watching this movie in the cinema. It completely blew me away. It’s INCREDIBLE filmmaking. An unforgettable experience.
I'm a Marine, and when you broke saying "I honestly hate war so much", I broke with you... I love you... Christ loves you... Keep feeling and being strong, Sister...
One of the most famous conscientious objectors was in WWII, his name was Sargeant Alvin York. There's a movie about him and Gary Cooper plays York. Really good movie. York also earned the Medal of Honor
Alvin York fought in WW1 and is not considered a conscientious objector. He initially claimed conscientious objector status in response to the draft notice but was convinced by his company commander that it was not immoral to fight in a war while waiting on the appeal of his denied exemption claim. He served as a fighting man and the act that eventually earned him his Medal of Honor was a violent one.
@@gavinrad1 And Darren Stevens was played by Dick York and Dick Sargent. Sargent York. That's weird.
They named a Veteran’s Hospital after Alvin C. York, and I think it’s in or near Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Wait what’s the movie called? I’ve never heard of him
@heathermartin7459 the movie is called "Sargent York" its a very good movie.
as a grown man i have to say it , i cry everytime i see the movie.
when i see Doss, one phrase comes to my mind.
"people who suffered the most, don't want others to suffer the same"
Yep hacksaw ridge is one of those movies for sure packed with plenty of emotions . Thanks for sharing your reaction with us
I love the Sergeants "corn stalk" jabs at Doss' physique. I was barely at minimum weight when I enlisted and my drill sergeants had plenty of fun at my expense with how skinny and scrawny I was 😆
So glad you could experience the story of an amazing man whose faith and conscience made that so. Doss stands out in a sea of amazing people who had to fight that war. It’s too bad you had to see it all in the horrifying context of the battle (even if it’s only as real as Mel Gibson’s skills make it appear). But recognizing that context makes Doss’s valor all the more astounding.
It's easy to see that watching this, and other war movies, is really difficult for you. Thank you for fighting through it in order to react to them for us.❤
Important watches! I’m a tough empath haha
The story of Desmond Doss keeps a certain light alive in my soul that threatens to dim every day when I get cynical and jaded. He was truly a remarkable man.
That’s what I feel when I hear those stories too
Doss: I cant hear you [Lord]!
Wounded Soldier: MEDIC!!!!
Doss....ok!.....
Best part of the movie!
The crazy thing about this entire story is that Okinawa/hacksaw ridge wasn’t his first time in combat. He served in another island prior to Okinawa, where he contracted pneumonia, and his lungs were really messed up at the time. He was sick, didn’t have a full meal due to his vegan diet, and did all that to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The ridge he only 35 feet not 75 feet though, that’s the only part they made bigger than what it is.
I might not be a man of faith but Desmond Doss is the epitome of a man serving for his lord.
I respect those that really live it.
not a vegan but a vegetarian only during the sabith. I'm not going to quote you his book but you should read it. @@ronweber1402
He was a vegetarian not a vegan. He didn't eat animal flesh but he would eat milk, cheese etc etc.
@@techmarine83 thank you
The two other battles he fought at are guam an Leyte gulf
Hi again. I've made comments on a couple of other of your videos. Again, I am compelled to compliment your work, bringing the history of the heroic and selfless men fighting the front line. It is so important to bring to light the heroics of Desmond Doss. Being retired military myself, the courage and bravery of Desmond Doss is now part of all military teaching.
Thank you for bring forward his story. Love you for what you do. Thanks.
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Thanks so much for watching Dan! Thanks for your comment ❤️
The lovely grin on your face during the romantic parts made the horror of the battles almost bearable. Thank you for letting us watch along with you again. 😊
I cried harder watching your video than watching the movie in the theater. I served in Afghanistan in 2009-2010 and was diagnosed with PTSD. Crying is kind of pressure release for my mental health. Thank You for sharing this video
Desmond's brother said it best at the end when he said "When you are under conviction that is no joke, it's who you are". Mel Gibson is so underrated as a director it's not even funny. We Were Soldiers is excellent from him as well, along with The Passion of Christ.✌👍🇺🇸
I remember watching this film on DVD, and in the special features section there was an interview with a living member of Doss' unit and he said something to the effect that Doss was ridiculed hard for refusing to carry a gun and was branded a coward, only to realize that Doss was the most courageous man in the entire group.
At 21:50 when you said welcome to war, the thought that went through my head was nope, its welcome to hell.
41:00 An interesting fact from the true story, Doss lost his bible during the battle but it wasn’t immediately returned to him. Doss was heartbroken thinking he had lost his bible, until the other soldiers returned it. It turned out that after the battle several soldiers searched every inch of Hacksaw Ridge until they found Doss’s bible and returned it to him.
Thank you for another great reaction Amy, that was so heartfelt, you're obviously a bright empath :)
100% true. She truly has an amazing soul.
This was the best reaction I’ve seen. Almost brought me to tears. Something to notice if you are suffering in an unusual way, you probably have an unusually powerful destiny
Thank u soo much for watching ❤️
Great film about an amazing person. The interviews with Doss and the real people at the end always gets me. Thank you for your sensitive reaction.
I live in Lynchburg VA. They have a day just for him and his grandson speaks on that day. There is a highway named after him. They left out a lot more because what they had in the movie people wouldn't believe that it was true. This is the man that ALL men need to strive to be! Thank you for your service. May God keep you. R.I.P. Desmond.
This is by far one of my favorite movies. Ive never ever seen a movie that has people who are seventh day Adventist in it, and as a Seventh day Adventist myself, it made the movie even more special. I've seen it so many times, plus read the book. It's so moving and emotional. God definitely blessed Doss and gave him the courage and strength to do what he did.
Just like Blackhawk down, the grotesque brutality highlights the true nature of war, and the horrors soldiers go through, as well as the heroism shown by those who placed their values and wellbeing of their brothers in arms before their own lives. Also, the accuracy and respect to those whom the movie is dedicated to or based on is admirable.
There's just so much brilliance in Mel's work. And Andrew Garfield is a seriously known actor and yet still somehow underrated for his gift and skill. But beyond that, what a story!
I'm glad to have come across this. Sometimes TH-cam makes great choices to recommend to us! I forgot what a great movie this is and what an amazing person Doss was.
One of the most honest phrases ever spoken "War is Hell" is SO true - this guys story is so amazing and inspiring, but lets not forget just in WWII let alone all other wars, there have been literally too many acts of courage and selfless heroics its too many to even begin to count. I had three uncles in WWII both in europe and the pacific and as a young teen many times I would try to get them to tell war stories not realizing what I was asking and they would either just look away and say nothing or just say "I dont want to talk about it" - My aunts or mother would just tell me to leave them be and give me a look that spoke volumes. God Bless all who gave their lives and limbs to defend freedom - RIP.
There is a reason I say that my heroes are those that follow the belief "So that others may live."
When the Captain says "Let's get this soldier to the hospital tent" you can see the look in everyone eyes that Desmond was not the skinny kid they thought he was, but a hero who had a 100 foot shadow behind him.
Desmond’s story is truly one of the most emotional MOA story’s that I have ever heard. I have had the pleasure to be associated with 2 MOA recipients both Medics and fellow members of the Combat Medic Association. MOA recipients Col Donald Ballard (navy corpsman ) and a family neighbor Gary Beikirch (SF Medic) whom was also my Jr. Guidance counselor and Chaplin of the Combat Medic Association. My Grandfather was my guardian growing up and he was also a WWII Medic with the 10th Armor.
The stories told to me from all these medic warriors of themselves and Desmond prompted me to enlist as a Recon Scout, Combat Medic.
During my military career I earnestly strived to emulate the conviction and responsibility of being a Medic, and often said to myself when carrying out my duties “ What Would Doss Do.” WWDD. ☮️
Howdy Ames. Whew! What a movie. What a reaction. You pour your soul into these reactions and we appreciate it. You’ve become an honorary gangster, an honorary Dudette, and, after movies like this and Pvt Ryan, an honorary G.I. BTW, the Japanese fought so maniacally because Okinawa was part of their homeland. It was battles like this that convinced the US to use the atomic bombs.
Your genuine reaction was the most sincere and honest I have ever seen in a reaction video. DOC is thread in the fabric of our nation and our people. He was a legend and absolute hero and angel. Your reaction to overall war was so real being a combat veteran myself you just made my absolute week. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to our country DOc I hope your resting in peace walking heavens streets with your beautiful wife.
You are a very rare person, being able to feel all your emotions and commentate on them all while in full makeup with all your camera lighting on. Many people don't understand how difficult it is, you're a real one for sure 😁
Lol i love that every reaction ive seen for this movie, when Hugo Weaving's character appears everyone says "hello mr Anderson" 😂
Haha I bet couldn’t help myself
I watched this film when it came out in theaters. It was a film that has stuck with me for years. The man is exactly what you said, an angel. It's a film that needed to be made
Love that you feel the full impact of what's going on.
“I honestly hate war so much” is a perfect reaction to what war really costs. You’re a beautiful soul. Don’t ever stop giving everyone what it means to be human. :)
Desmond Doss is one of history’s underrated heroes. His actions over those hours can’t be explained by words.
In the world of trauma, we talk about trauma being tied to speechless terror, as in a horror that can’t be translated into words. But I guess there is also speechless wonder
Wow! This movie is so emotional and powerful! I can't imagine how much bravery it takes to go to war without a weapon and stay in the battlefield saving so many lives while under gunfire and explosions without a way to defend yourself.
I really don't like war movies, but this one is a favorite of mine. I have watched every reaction I can find on TH-cam as well. It's so well done, the acting is superb - the Dad (Hugo Weaving) is excellent.
I've seen this movie several times but it always makes me cry like a baby, Desmond is an amazing man. Super Heroes are real, we're just not looking at the right place. This is probably my favorite war movie.
30:37 *The knives, they'd connect, to the end of their rifles were called "bayonets" (bay-o-NET or more casually, bay-uh-NET).*
Fun Fact: You mention Doss being agile. Being a vegetarian, he was unable to eat most of the rations they were issued, which were meat heavy. He'd trade the meat in his rations for jams, crackers, and the like. Which obviously, aren't very filling. Thus, for most of his time in combat, he was malnourished and starving.
This is no longer a problem in the military as the modern day ration, the famous MRE, has multiple vegetarian options, such as Vegetarian Taco Pasta and Cheese Tortellini and recently, in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, a requirement was made for the Defense Logistics Agency to produce a report on the feasibility of adding at least two plant-based options to the menu. That aside, the army is also capable of supporting in-theater dietary needs of service members who eat kosher or halal.
It should also be known that most of the time after the middle of 1942, banzai charges like that shown in the movie rarely worked. Turns out charging into massed artillery and machine gun fire usually just results in a lot of dead bodies and with no gain.
I found your channel a few days ago and I've already looked through all your Harry Potter vids, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers (waiting for the next ep!) and now I'm here. I'm hooked 🤩
thank you for this, this was well put together and so honest and pure - you being emotional for these souls made me emotional
A wonderful film about one of the men of the Greatest Generation. A fantastic cast, score & cinematography makes this a top film of mine. Desmond’s faith in God shows what true conviction can do. (Another true story I must suggest, also from WWII, is “Unbroken”. It also takes place in the Pacific Theater & covers the experiences of Louie Zamporini, an Army Air Corps veteran. Thank you for your commentary
Yes, Unbroken is a MUST WATCH. The book was even better and hard to put down, but the movie an excellent depiction (directed by Angelina Jolie); Louie Zamporini passed just before the movie was released just a few years ago.
Gibson said they had to tone down everything Doss did because they didn’t think the audience would believe it. Doss his leg was broken and one sniper who supposedly had 3 clean shots on Doss when he was attending wounded had his Arisaka rifle jammed. That sniper stated he didn't have his rifle jammed before or after
Your sensitivity to kindness in movie reactions is so heartfelt. I'm a Christian ✝️ and I felt their pain and your tears.
I own a small book of firsthand accounts of acts of valour in WW2 that I bought from a book fair. Desmond Doss is in that book, and I recognised his name immediately years later when the trailer for this movie aired. One omission from the film that I thought was amusing is that before the second attack, the Captain asked Doss for advice on how to prepare the men, Doss recommended they all pray, the Captain took this to mean Doss was volunteering to pray for all of them in front of the platoon which is how that ending prayer happened. Doss recalled being very embarrassed and slightly dismayed by this, but he did it anyway because they were all so pleased about it.
He was an amazing man and so was his wife. Bless them both. Gone but never forgotten. If only all people could be like that the world would not be the cesspool of rot it is today.
This is a great movie! I am proud of the 9 years I spent as a medic. I did everything I could within my power for my soldiers
God bless you and thank your for your service of mercy!
"He'll be dead before we get him down."
"You don't know that!"
Goosebumps.
A Japanese man came out years later and said he had his rifle pointed straight at Doss while he was lowering men. He was about to shoot, but his gun jammed. True story.
Man I’m trying not to cry, then you start crying then I’m crying. When I first watched this, I was broken. Men Ike that humble me
Wow...I was literally just watching another reaction to this when yours posted...I hope you don't mind be pasting my same comment from that reaction on to yours.😎
In some significant ways, this excellent true story of Desmond Doss was toned down to make it more believable. However, there are some things that were changed that you might want to know about. Doss and his unit had actually taken part in two previous Pacific island invasions before they got to Okinawa, and Doss had actually been decorated with the Bronze Star for Valor twice in the second battle, so Desmond was already a well respected member of the unit before Hacksaw Ridge. You can understand why they decided to compress the story entirely to the Okinawa campaign to keep the story easier to understand. Some of the other changes they made are also understandable, such as they amped up the drama of the trial a lot, and the situation where he leaves his wife at the altar while he sits in a cell is not quite the way that happened.
The website History vs Hollywood article on this movie is pretty good, and covers most the of the stuff that they changed or were mistaken about. I strongly recommend checking out History vs Hollywood for after you watch movies based on real history. They are usually the best place to get solid information about historical inaccuracies in a very easy to understand format, when they have an article posted about the film in question.👍
It is amazing that Doss could even walk around having such stones. Not sure anyone is made like that anymore.
A really inspiring story of courage and faith.
He’s amazing
Have to tell you, you're one of like 3 reactors I watch all the way through. You're a beautiful soul 💙
That was a very great reaction. I'm a 66-year-old man who grew up watching World War 2 movies, but this one and Saving Private Ryan were great. They made you feel that you were there. "We Were Soldiers" was another great War movie. I laughed and cried with you on this 😭 one, and the other two. God called me to ride a bicycle around this country without food or a map, depending on Him. When you get so close to Him, and trust His voice, He will speak to your soul and guide you through the journey that you could not have done on your own. Desmond was born and raised where I live now. I'm glad that I learned about him on our local news before he passed.
Man, I'm so glad I found this channel, your reactions are always heartfelt and amazing and you are emotional like me 🥰 would watch you react to anything at this point 😊
Hacksaw Ridge is one of my favorite movies. When I need a reminder that good humans exist and that selfless love really does conquer all I watch this movie.
This movie definitely didn't hold back on the horror of war and I'm glad, war like this is not glorious, it's chaos and destruction and hell.
I had the honor to hear Desmond Doss speak at my college when I was young. Was quite an amazing experience. A true hero.
And this, gentlemen, is what happens when a woman pays attention to a war movie. They break down. Imagine if the truth about Doss was reenacted in this movie. The point of a movie like this is to affect everyone, but not everyone is able to handle it. Edit : After watching the full review, I am so happy you see the true message of this movie. Amazing review.
"I understand tomorrow is your Sabbath."
He shows more development in these words than he did throughout the whole movie, as well as maintaining his priorities. Damn!
Love your heart-felt reactions & commentary!
Your reactions are nothing more than beautiful. It means so much that you pore your honest feelings into watching these great works, thank you! With respects from a current active soldier.
Been a long time since I saw this movie. Need to rewatch it. Your reactions are always great.
I remember when this movie was being filmed. The town they filmed in was South Windsor, i grew up there used to walk down the street they filmed on, everyday. I remember it being closed off for the film and being able to see the set and old cars everyday. I still never went and saw the movie. Only saw it last year and wow. One of the most amazing films ive ever seen, i wish i had watched it when it released but maybe i would not have appreciated it as much because i was a lot younger back then.
As a European, it is quite unbelievable there's families believing like Doss did. It is formidable. I would say, in a way, like the Japanese (sorry, Americans)
If anything, the Father of Doss is played perfectly by Hugo Weaving. Very strong vibes from a decorated WW I Veteran
40:52 In the film, after Desmond is injured he’s taken away on a stretcher and is sent home. But in real life, after the real Desmond Doss was injured and taken away on a stretcher he saw a more seriously injured soldier and he rolled off of the stretcher, crawled to his fellow soldier, tended to the soldier’s wounds, and ordered the other soldiers to direct their attention to the wounded (thereby giving up his stretcher). Then, after that, he crawled himself back to a hospital tent all while under heavy enemy fire and with 30 pieces of shrapnel in his body.
This man was a TRUE HERO.