My grandfather was in ww2.. had just married my grandmother before he went. She gave him a bible. He kept it over his heart. He was shot but bullet lodged in metal case Bible was in. I have it and have enclosed it in a glass box. One of my most cherished things ❤

This is one of those RARE instances where Hollywood *undersold* his story. If you read his MoH citation, it's even more remarkable. Here it is in its entirety: "He was a company aidman when the 1st Battalion assaulted a jagged escarpment 400 feet high. As our troops gained the summit, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar, and machine-gun fire crashed into them, inflicting approximately 75 casualties and driving the others back. Pfc. Doss refused to seek cover and remained in the fire-swept area with the many stricken, carrying them one by one to the edge of the escarpment and there lowering them on a rope-supported litter down the face of a cliff to friendly hands. On 2 May, he exposed himself to heavy rifle and mortar fire in rescuing a wounded man 200 yards forward of the lines on the same escarpment; and two days later he treated four men who had been cut down while assaulting a strongly defended cave, advancing through a shower of grenades to within eight yards of enemy forces in a cave's mouth, where he dressed his comrades' wounds before making four separate trips under fire to evacuate them to safety. On 5 May, he unhesitatingly braved enemy shelling and small-arms fire to assist an artillery officer. He applied bandages, moved his patient to a spot that offered protection from small-arms fire, and, while artillery and mortar shells fell close by, painstakingly administered plasma. Later that day, when an American was severely wounded by fire from a cave, Pfc. Doss crawled to him where he had fallen 25 feet from the enemy position, rendered aid, and carried him 100 yards to safety while continually exposed to enemy fire. On 21 May, in a night attack on high ground near Shuri, he remained in exposed territory while the rest of his company took cover, fearlessly risking the chance that he would be mistaken for an infiltrating Japanese and giving aid to the injured until he was himself seriously wounded in the legs by the explosion of a grenade. Rather than call another aidman from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited five hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover. The trio was caught in an enemy tank attack and Pfc. Doss, seeing a more critically wounded man nearby, crawled off the litter and directed the bearers to give their first attention to the other man. Awaiting the litter bearers' return, he was again struck, this time suffering a compound fracture of one arm. With magnificent fortitude he bound a rifle stock to his shattered arm as a splint and then crawled 300 yards over rough terrain to the aid station. Through his outstanding bravery and unflinching determination in the face of desperately dangerous conditions Pfc. Doss saved the lives of many soldiers. His name became a symbol throughout the 77th Infantry Division for outstanding gallantry far above and beyond the call of duty."

The "saved 75 people" was just the official count on the citation for his medal. Estimates are he saved ~112 men, IIRC. The ironic thing about this movie is that they *toned down* Private Doss's heroic acts, because they thought the totality of his heroism would be unbelievable to the audience. If nothing else, read his page on Wikipedia. This man was the *epitome* of Hero.

Had a friend say they didnt need to make the movie so graphic, but to me it was the only way to show the true horror and the true courage to a newer generation so they can truly appreciate the story.

One of Mel Gibson's best films ever. Desmond Doss claimed to have saved the lives of only 50 men in the US Army, but in actuality, he saved well over 100, so his Medal of Honor citation went with the number of 75. There was an interview with a Japanese sniper that had Doss lined up in his sights and pulled the trigger multiple times, but his gun that he kept well maintained kept jamming, so that's some divine intervention keeping Doss alive.

My father had tears rolling down his cheeks when he watched the movie. He was a Navy Seal.

As a Navy Hospital Corpsman (counterpart to Doss's medic) his story was well known to me. To point out the battle details, by Okinawa Doss had twice awarded for bravery in the Philippines and ion Guam. Doss's battle was actually 5-6 DAYS, not overnight as suggested by the movie. To answer your question about the 96th, that was the unit number, not the number of persons left. Many many years later I was stationed on Okinawa. I have stood on Hacksaw Ridge. The moment has stayed with me all these years. It is now a Peace Park dedicated to Doss. Something you need to understand that escarpment is 400 feet tall. As for the dad, Hugo Weaving gave quite possibly the single best performance of a combat veteran struggling with what now is called PTSD. The fact he wasn't nominated let alone win the best supporting actor is just criminal

I learned about Desmond Doss in 1998 while I was in the Marines. We were doing a battle site tour and the tour guide was telling us about him while we were at the actual Hacksaw Ridge. The tour guide told us that a conscientious objector medic, unarmed, single handedly helped 75 men escape Hacksaw and my initial reaction was "No freakin' way that's possible". I was wrong. This is one of my favorite Medal of Honor stories. Desmond Doss is one of the bravest and most heroic men to serve the United States. Ever.

he is buried in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, tn. My home town. I couldn't be prouder.

Don't fight the tears, this movie earns them.

Thomas Doss was a WW1 vet who fought at the battle of Belleau Wood. He suffered greatly from PTSD This was a 26 day long battle. That was the USMC first major battle in WW1. It was trench warfare. This ment constant shelling from enemy artillery and almost daily hand to hand combat. In this battle both the French and British retreated leaving the Americans standing alone against the Greman Army. This is where the Gremans gave the Marines their nickname Devil Dogs. Because when asked by the Greman high command why the Germans had not taken the USMC posted. The Greman officer told the High Command. That it was like fighting hell hounds or Devil Dogs. Because they refused to give up ground and fought more fiercely than the Gremans had ever incountered before. At its end of the 26 day long battle there were over 9000 US Marines and soldiers that were either wounded or kill.

He was a Seventh Day Adventist Christian, who put his faith in God first. As you will see many scoffed at him, many were saved because he chose to follow Gods way rather than man's.

I'm so glad you caught the fact that when he said he couldn't hear God, someone cried for help and he responded "All right." Most people miss that.

"In peace time sons bury their fathers. In war time fathers bury their sons." That line gets me every time I watch this.

Don't forget, this wasn't his first action in WW2. He was already well decorated before this battle came about. Also, his Story is so incredible that they actually toned it down figuring nobody would believe what this astonishing man did.... To see him and hear him speak at the end is truly a gift for us and opens up the tears yet again..

I learned what an amazing actor Andrew Garfield is with this movie. He brought Desmond’s story straight to our hearts.

Best war story ever told….A real life hero, he did the impossible with the strength of God!!!!!! What a beautiful soul he was and the way he stayed humble afterwards was incredible ❤

For some reason, when he speaks at the end, as soon as he does, I bust out crying. Movies are one thing, but when the real deal happens, it's another thing.

This is such a heart wrenching movie! Definitely one of the best war movies ever made!

The battle scenes were so realistic that it feels like you’re there with them. And, his faith & steadfastness to what he believes was beautiful.

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.👍

Desmond Doss was a hero. And this movie almost does justice, can only imagine how it really was. I was a combat medic. It was tough man...

This is the best war related movies ever made. The fact that it was true and ended with interviews with the people who were actually there makes it so much more impactful. I cant watch this movie without tearing up.

Nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture but won for Best Sound Editing and Best Film Editing.

It's probably just part of the film's dramatization, but one of my favorite details in the movie is that Desmond says throughout the film that he won't touch a rifle. When he tells Smitty the full story in the fox hole, we finally understand the full gravity of the vow he made. But then, he doesn't hesitate one second to use a rifle to create the stretcher for Howell. He seems irrationally stuck on the letter of his vow to everyone else, even Dorothy, but we see then that even though he refused to train with a weapon, his heart really is in the spirit of the vow--he has no qualms about touching a rifle as long as it's to save someone's life.

I feel blessed to have been able to meet this man, shake his hand, and thank him for his service. I was a valet at a stop on the MOH tour, in 2000. I had spent two days reading about those guys. All very great men. Its sad knowing that most, if not all of the ones I met are gone now.

That beating in the barracks is called a Blanket party .

This movie makes you wanna be a better person

Watching this movie is like spending 2 hours with one of the sweetest souls that has ever lived. What an inspiration this guy was.

I had the great honor to visit Desmond’s final resting place at the Chattanooga National Cemetery last year. His is a story of unswerving conviction and determination to accomplish the seemingly impossible is an inspiration to all of us. Mel Gibson was the director of this incredible movie. Y’all must watch “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson and Sam Elliott. It is a true story of the events in the Ia Drang Valley during the Vietnam War in 1965. “Gardens of Stone” starring James Caan, James Earl Jones, Angelica Huston, and D.B. Sweeney is another outstanding movie set during the Vietnam War. Please put these movie on your “must see” list. You WON’T be disappointed!

I never read the Captain America comics, growing up. Then I saw Chris Evan’s portrayal of him. I thought, wow, imagine someone so unselfish with nothing in them but the passionate belief of doing right. I was an instant fan. Then I saw Hacksaw Ridge. There are no words. Desmond Doss should have a statue of prominence on The National Mall.

Such a great movie about an incredible man. I love my Marvel movies but this man was a real life superhero.

I found this movie on a fluke one night and when I tell you I cried like a baby seeing the real Desmond Doss at the end of the movie. Man! I had no idea it was a real person. I ended up doing a deep dive on him. He was truly an amazing man.

This movie is mindblowing. Especially, when the story is even watered down a little. The full, true story is almost unbelievable.

It truly was the Greatest generation.

I was in the Army Infantry back in the 70's our medic didn't carry a weapon, it was because of the Geneva convention that recognized medics as non-combatants. However, though the Geneva convention said that medics weren't supposed to be killed because they were non-combatants, they were often a favorite target of the enemy.

Mel Gibson is an amazing actor and director! He directed this film and you both will love it! Love and prayers to all who served in the armed forces and to those no longer with us. God Bless and thank you for your service from whatever country you served. Please also check out Kelly’s Hero’s. It’s an amazing war movie! My dad’s favorite!! God Bless to you both from my mom and I in So. Cal USA 🇺🇸 🥰🥰

Asia and BJ so glad to see you back, your reaction to this video was original and thank you for watching. My dad was in ww2. I had the chance to meet Mr. Doss before he passed. I too was a combat medic in Vietnam and can relate to his faith. However, I always carried a weapon so that I could save the guys with me.

If you look up an old show from the 50's called " This is your life" you an see the real Desmond Doss and all the guys he saved.

The double bowline is a real knot, not a mistake. Doss learned to tie it and used it while he was growing up on the farm. Desmond Doss and his wife Dorothy are buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery. The first recipients of the Medal of Honor are also buried there.

In truth he actually stood on the ridge for a long time lowering men faster before he went to the other approach of laying down. As he stood there bullets shot at him but they couldn't hit him. He just kept praying and some of the Japanese reported that when they shot at him their rifles misfired.

What always amazes me is we could barely tolerate the fighting for 2 hours, but in real life it took 10 days to take Hacksaw and about 10 weeks to take Okinawa.

Finally yall watched this amazing film❤

If you ever get the chance, I believe the surprise television program from the 1950s “this Is your life” had one episode dedicated to him where they surprise the guest with friends and family from their past. To hear some of the people who he saved and hear him such as humble, simple gentleman always brings me to tears! We still have people like him, just a lot of folks don’t know them .

Excellent movie about an amazing man. This does not follow his life exactly, but all he did during the war was even more than what was depicted, it was toned down for the movie to keep it believable.

I highly recommend watching The Last Full Measure. The movie focuses on William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman (commonly known today as PJ's) who personally saved over 60 men during the Vietnam War, sacrificing his life in the process. It also showcases the 35 year struggle to have him be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. A retired PJ told me that Pitsenbarger is the example drilled into them during their selection course and training.

I worked with Desmond's great grandson. After seeing the movie I asked him about it because he had the same last name. Ironic that he knew about him being in WW2, but that was all. I encouraged him to watch the movie. He later told me that he watched it with his dad.

That movie had me crying like a baby

I am so excited for this one. What an amazing story. The power of The Lord is so real, the strength and courage he bring to us in our hardest moments is undeniable! ❤

My favorite thing that was left out because nobody would believe it happened after he was wounded and before he was lowered down. He waited 5 hours for a stretcher and when he finally was carried off he saw someone hurt worse than he was and crawled off the stretcher so that the other man could be taken first. While he was waiting he was hit in the arm and made a splint out of a rifle stock. He had already been awarded 5 other medals and I’ll bet one or two of those stories are almost as good as this one.

"Lord please just let me get one more" that sentence broke me. If I could request a great movie? I would request the "Great Outdoors" with John Candy. Love you get. ❤❤❤

I love this movie I'm so glad you guys watched it. I watched this one for the first time several months back and I cried for sure. Desmond is the example of selfless service. Such an amazing man of God. We should all strive to be more like him.

This movie makes me choke up. Every time. Especially near the beginning when he tells his Mum about the nurse he met "I'm gonna marry her."

My Dad was in Okinawa in 1945, Army Aviation Engineer Battalion. After Japan surrendered, he boxed Golden Gloves before coming home to Kentucky. I did not learn that until the day he was buried, when his brother told me. Those guys didn't talk about the War much. Great movie and story; glad you liked it. Check out "Platoon" when you get a chance. Peace and Love.

One of the most inspirational movies - and true stories - of all time. I cry every time I see this. And did again just watching you react to it! What an amazing man Desmond was. So humble, brave, steadfast, and pure of heart. His single-minded focus on saving lives and serving God… beyond words. A role model for all of to look up to and to try - even if in small wats - to try our best to emulate. I am in awe of this man.

I think that was the 96th regiment. And out of 200 men 32 came back. Fine soldier, courage and humility.

Great reaction guys. I watched this one in the cinema and when it got to the end and all the old war heroes began talking, the tears started rolling down my face. A remarkable story.

My grandfather fought in the pacific. Along with his older brother. Survived Okinawa. He every now and then talked of his experience. He said once when they would transport them to the frontline he would fall asleep because his logic was that if they got motor shelled in transit he wouldn’t feel it. Spoke that men would be crying. He’d say war makes devils of all men.

One of the best war movies ever, if not the best. Another good war movie based on a true story is "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson (who also brilliantly directed Hacksaw Ridge).

If there was a title above hero, he would be it!! "In case nobody told you, I love you" is all I wait to hear at the end of every video!!! "Peace and Blessings" from BJ too!! Aloha from Hawaii Y'all!!!

Fantastic film and a great reaction. You both have an eclectic range of emotions which really makes the viewer connect with you. Humour, fear and most importantly you pay full attention to what’s going on. Great reaction. This one hits home a bit different, Major Nathan Jones. Medical Officer, British army.

I think this is the best war movie. Desmond Doss was a true hero. I cry every time I see this movie.

The scene near the end, about the Bible... Is even more incredible than the short amount of time they were able to spend on it. By official accounts, defying orders, not one man serving with Doss that day in his platoon would leave the ridge until it was found. If I remember correctly it took upwards of 16 hours to find it. They had that much respect for him!

I saw this in the theater… it rocked me to my core. It gave me new perspective on what my Grandpa went through in the war…

Omg yes!!!! Best war movie ever hands down xo

I saw this movie a couple times , even watching this reaction still brought up the emotions just knowing that this battle really happened and the Man really accomplished what he did. I hope there are more people like him these days, To God be the Glory for the strength he gives to a few.

You guys are awesome! Love your reactions and take. Too many people talk wayyy too much or try to add unnecessary commentary. You guys are balanced and actually enjoy the films. Kudos to you, cheers. Can’t wait for your next reaction

Ill never forget saying goodbye to my girl after high school and getting on that bus to Paris Island. That boy is gone forever.

Thank God my fav movies reactor reacting to this really good movie

It's interesting that the first "surrendering" Japanese soldier to throw a grenade appears to be the one Doss bandaged in the tunnel, as he has an American bandage on his shoulder - in the same spot that Doss applied it to the guy in the tunnel.

Desmond's determination to serve was no exaggeration. Desmond had a defense industry job at Newport News Shipyard in Virginia, so he had a draft deferment.

You two did a wonderful job, I loved your reactions. What a man Desmond Doss was. With all the nonsense going on in the world today, his true to life story and all the bravery of the "Greatest Generation" makes me proud. Rest in Paradise Mr. Doss.

The father was a vet from WW1 the battle of Bellouwood. He watched helplessly as all his closest friends died around him. He is riddled with survivors guilt, he blames himself since they all signed up together.

I read that four 10-foot cargo nets, procured from the Navy, were used to climb upHacksaw Ridge. There is a picture of Doss standing on top of the escarpment looking down the net.

I saw the post in another reaction of the nephew of one of the men Desmond saved. His uncle told him the Army records put the number at 150 men, and that was the number he counted, too. But Desmond was so humble he said it was 75. So that's what they put in the movie. ❤

War is Hell.

I don’t know if you have seen this film yet, but, another great film to watch that will bring many tears to your eyes is a little movie known as “Schindler’s List”. It will definitely break your heart.

Greatest War Movie Ever Made

Wow. Today is the day of the Lord, apparently. Just went to see Toby Mac live in concert and now I see you two are reacting to Desomnd Doss's story. Can't wait to watch. Desmond was a True Hero with incredible conviction in his faith.

Check out George C Scott as General Patton. In the 1970 movie PATTON. Funny part was they picked a Marine to play a Army General.

Up there as one of the best movies of all time. He had unbelievable faith and courage.

Looks like Asia's probably ready for another Rom-Com for a break. LOL Yeah. That was an emotional ride. WWII (and any war really) required heroic actions that the rest of us can't even comprehend.

There are many movies now that could also be considered motivational in nature. Wintalkers- starring Nicholas Cage, Indianapolis - Ship of Doom also starring Nicolas Cage, The Great Escaoe, and U-571 . All are based on world war two events, and have several great actors in them. Loved watching you two take the time to get invested in such a great piece of film.

He was on that ridge alone for 12 hrs. They interviewed a Japanese sniper later on who said he had Doss in his crosshairs and everytime he went to pull the trigger his gun jammed, that was truly Devine intervention. Ralph, the guy he saved first who had lost both legs and said he had kids, lived to be 72 years old because Desmond saved his life. Desmond did attempt to kick a grenade out of the way and received 17 pieces of shrapnel to his buttocks and legs. While waiting to be evacuated off the ridge he gave up his stretcher to a more seriously wounded soldier and it was while waiting for another stretcher that a Japanese sniper got him in the left arm shattering the bones. He was a great man of faith and truly one of a kind who earned the respect of his commanding officer and fellow soldiers under intense fire. Desmond Doss had already distinguished himself in battle on the island of Guam and at Leyte in the Philippines having been awarded 2 bronze stars with the "V" for valor but his actions on hacksaw ridge won him the medal of honor. He was not a coward. He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thank you for honoring his memory by reacting to this movie about him. He and Dorothy were married until her death in 1991, he married again in 1993 and was married to his 2nd wife until his death in 2006. They did use a cargo net to climb up to the top of the ridge and Desmond helped hang it. Rest in Honored Peace brother your memory is not forgotten

Thank you so much for reacting to this amazing film. It's such a great example of a godly man, who was filled with so much integrity, bravery, honor and perseverance. It's an incredible story that people need to see. 2 more true stories brought to film are "Shackleton's Captain" and "Cinderella Man." With so much craziness going on in the world right now, I think it is good and encouraging for people to see true stories of everyday people doing amazing things. Be well and God bless.

The real story is so incredible they didn't put it on film because no one would believe it. As he was being carried away wounded at the end, he got of the cot and made the medics take another wounded man, he got shot twice more before he made it back to safety, He was partially disabled after that. ANd he never asked for anything. Look for the video of him on "This is your life" a tv game show where he is reunited with some soldiers. They gave him some farmland as a gift and a tractor, because that was his dream, just to be able to support his family.

Hey, guys! I’m a long time follower of your reactions and love the job that you do! I’ve read that Desmond had actually brought over 100 men down Hacksaw, and that they spent 8+ hours trying to find his Bible! The reason that they only said 75 men in the movie was that they were concerned that people would have had a hard time believing that!

A detail I always liked about this film is in the end, he even brought Smitty's body back (the counterweight he jumped down with). While it was, in the moment, what Doss needed to do in order to survive; it's also part of the creed in the Army "I will never abandon a fallen comrade". If your battle buddy goes down, you get him back on point if he's still alive. If he's not alive, you bring his body back and you absolutely motherfucking make sure his body is properly wrapped up when you do.

Desmond Doss is literally a real life Captain America. A lot of what he did had to be toned down for the movie lol.

This movie was so well done.

In addition to his Medal of Honor, Desmond Doss received a Bronze Star for valor with one Oak Leaf cluster (signifying he received 2 Bronze Stars); a Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf clusters (signifying he received 3 Purple Hearts); the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, and beachhead arrowhead (signifying he served in 4 combat campaigns including an amphibious landing under combat conditions); the Good Conduct Medal; the American Defense Campaign; and the not so common, Presidential Unit Citation given to the 1st Battalion, 307Inf, 77th Infantry Division for securing the Maeda Escarpment.

One of my favorites... I cry every time I watch it or watch a reaction 😢❤

Incredible human being. One of the *real* heroes. ♥

I always cry watching this movie!! This man was an amazing man! He was doing Gods work by saving all those men without killing others.

Thank you soldier Doss for your service and bravery. Another fantastic true story war movie is "To hell and back" the true hero in the story went on to be a Hollywood actor and was Known as America's most decorated World War II. combat Soldier. Murphy was not only the hero but also starred as himself in the movie. "He quit school after completing the fifth grade. He was nine years old. Lieutenant Audie Murphy posed for this portrait after receiving the Medal of Honor for heroism on the battlefield in France. Murphy remains the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history.

What this movie captures that most movies don't : It takes courage to pick up a combat rifle, sword, knife, etc. with prior knowledge that your craft with it will be utilized to take lives. Just because the enemy is a man doesn't mean he wasn't once, or is no longer a boy. It doesn't mean that he doesn't have a family praying for his safe return. I also had my Basic Training at Fort Jackson in 2014. I specifically remember the feeling when I'd gotten my training rifle, a real M-16.. after so many years of seeing it on screen. It felt incredibly deadly in my hands. I stood, shocked at the Specialist who'd given me it like he was out of his mind because it wasn't just me who was having this moment of profound experience, I'm sure. There's so many emotions I got from it in just that moment in life. And then some time after we got our weapons, our very religious Drill Sergeant (he still cussed on shift) marched us off elsewhere and I swore he sounded just a little bit different than all the times before.

Man - he just lit up. If all I got from the war was that smile - I would have been welll repaid. Can we all try to be half as humble as that?

UGH BOUT TIME!!!! Im so happy yall reacted to this. Yall are fav reactors right now, and having just watched this movie again in a long time, i thought to myself how much i wished yall would watch it to. Im literally about to watch your reaction again just because it was so good and intense and i love yall. RUN IT BACK

Indwelt by The Holy Spirit, this man. Because of his adoration of The Lord, his humility, his repentance, convicted by The Holy Spirit, his pureness of heart, his love for his brother(s).......He did everything the Lord asked of him, through FAITH, operating in The Spirit, and not in accord to the flesh as this world demands. He did as Christ does! Lay down your life for another ~ there is no greater love. This movie and true story is just beautiful! God Bless you 2 for reacting to it.

To this day I will never understand why, Andrew Garfield did n receive an Oscar or a nomination for this portrayal of a WW1 medal of honor for his bravery under fire.