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Tag: Okinawa

Posted on November 9, 2016December 5, 2019

The Conscientious Objector (2004)

The true story of Desmond Doss a conscientious objector awarded a Cong. Medal of Honor for bravely saving the lives of at least 75 men is told via interviews & combat footage of the Battle of Okinawa,

Posted on November 3, 2016November 6, 2016

Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Don’t let Mel Gibson’s past behavior keep you from seeing this amazing film about WWII hero Desmond Doss. Click the image to read my entire review.

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