Hacksaw Ridge

Hacksaw Ridge is a historical site in Okinawa, Japan, notable for its role during World War II. It was a treacherous, steep cliff used as an enemy position where American soldiers launched a pivotal battle in 1945. Despite intense enemy fire and extreme danger, Army medic Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector, bravely rescued many wounded soldiers without carrying a weapon, earning the Medal of Honor. The battle exemplifies courage and endurance under fire, and the site today serves as a memorial to those who fought and died there.