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This is a transcript of a video that tells the story of Desmond Doss, a medic who served in World War II as a conscientious objector. He refused to carry or use any weapons, but he saved the lives of 75 wounded soldiers on Hacksaw Ridge, a steep cliff on the island of Okinawa, where the Americans faced fierce resistance from the Japanese. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honour for his bravery and faith. The video shows how his courage and strength came from his belief in God and his study of the Bible, which he regarded as the word of God. The video invites the viewers to try reading the Bible for themselves and see how it can transform their lives. It also offers a free Bible as a gift to anyone who requests it.
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1. The battle began on July 21, 1944, at Asan Beach, Guam.
2. Allied soldiers landed to retake the island from Japanese forces.
3. Japanese soldiers were well-armed and positioned in defensive structures along the coast.
4. The battle was crucial for the war in the Pacific.
5. Many lives were lost, and blood was shed on Guam's beaches and jungle interior.
6. Medic Desmond Doss saved lives without bearing arms or carrying a weapon.
7. Doss was a conscientious objector who served as a medic.
8. He was the first conscientious objector to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
9. Allied troops faced heavy Japanese firepower when retaking Guam.
10. Japanese forces had fortified positions along Guam's coast and interior.
11. Desmond Doss stood out for his bravery and dedication to saving lives under enemy fire.
12. Doss insisted on participating in dangerous night patrols to save wounded soldiers.
13. His refusal to carry a weapon stemmed from a personal belief in the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."
14. Doss faced mockery and harassment from comrades and attempts by officers to discharge him from the army.
15. On Okinawa, Doss's actions at Hacksaw Ridge changed his comrades' opinions of him.
16. Doss rescued 75 men single-handedly under enemy fire without using a weapon.
17. After the war, President Truman awarded Doss the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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