More Hacksaw Ridge facts and fictions
Desmond Doss’ story is full of remarkable details – the solo rescue of 75 men is just one! Take the new quiz to delve further into this man’s incredible life.
Different battles, same Doss
Doss’s actions in Okinawa are deserving of our attention and admiration. Yet the unarmed medic was a hero before he ever stepped foot atop Hacksaw Ridge.
Faith and film stars
It’s no secret that actors and actresses can be deeply impacted by the people and characters they portray. So what happens when they’re asked to step into the shoes of someone like Desmond Doss, an inspirational man of conviction?
Fact or fiction? Discover the startling truth
How much of Hacksaw Ridge is actually true, and what was made up to add a little Hollywood excitement? Take the quiz to discover the facts and fictions of Desmond Doss!
Desmond Doss: a letter from war
The battle in Okinawa, Japan, began on April 1, 1945. A week earlier, on March 24, Desmond Doss penned the following letter to his mother, Bertha, and father, Tom.
Dorothy Doss: The incredible faith of Mrs Doss
By sticking by her husband’s side through thick and thin for 49 years, Dorothy Doss really exemplified the old adage “behind every great man is a great woman”.
The real Desmond Doss story
On April 1, 1942, Desmond Doss joined the United States Army. Three and a half years later, he stood on the White House lawn, receiving the nation’s highest award for his bravery and courage under fire…
Kill + Heal
“A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal…”
Beyond the call of duty
What drove Desmond Doss’ sacrifice?
“I was willing to go to the front lines to save life, but not to take life,” said Private Desmond Doss.