In 1945, during World War II, a fierce battle took place on Okinawa's 400-foot high Hacksaw Ridge, where the odds of survival were 1 in 10. Medic Pfc. Desmond T. Doss bravely risked his life to rescue 75 wounded GI's, earning the respect of his fellow soldiers and the Medal of Honor.
The Conscientious Objector
Desmond Doss, a US Army medic, made history as the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery and selflessness during the war.
