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29 de oct. de 2009 · Hacksaw Ridge. The Maeda Escarpment, also known as Hacksaw Ridge, was located atop a 400-foot vertical cliff. The American attack on the ridge began on April 26. It was a brutal battle...
Part of the Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign of the Pacific Theater ( World War II) 1st Marine Regiment during fighting at Wana Ridge during the Battle of Okinawa, May 1945. Date. 1 April – 22 June 1945 [1] (2 months and 3 weeks) [2] Location. Okinawa Island and Prefecture, Ryukyu Islands, Empire of Japan.
- 1 April – 22 June 1945, (2 months and 3 weeks)
- Allied victory
La batalla de Okinawa, cuyo nombre en clave fue Operación Iceberg, se libró en la isla de Okinawa, en las Islas Ryukyu y fue el mayor asalto anfibio en el Teatro del Pacífico. 6 7 Se combatió durante 82 días, desde principios de abril hasta mediados de junio de 1945.
- Victoria aliada
17 de ago. de 2021 · Discover Hacksaw Ridge in Okinawa, Japan: A World War II battle site made famous by one man's heroic actions.
4 de nov. de 2016 · The battle at Hacksaw Ridge, on the island of Okinawa, was a close combat fight with heavy weaponry. Thousands of American and Japanese soldiers were killed, and the fact that Doss survived...
- Elizabeth Blair
During the Battle of Okinawa, Desmond’s unit is tasked with ascending and securing the Maeda Escarpment ("Hacksaw Ridge"). During the initial fight, with heavy losses on both sides, Desmond saves the life of his squad-mate Smitty, earning his respect.
The 307th Infantry Regiment moved into the line on Okinawa on April 29, on the top of the Maeda Escarpment known as Hacksaw Ridge. Conscientious objector, Army Medic Desmond Doss , selflessly attends to wounded men while unarmed.
