On May 5th, 1945, on a blood-soaked ridge in Okinawa, one American medic faced an impossible choice. Seventy-five wounded soldiers were scattered across Hacksaw Ridge, dying under relentless Japanese machine gun fire. He was the only medic left alive. He had no weapon—his faith as a Seventh-Day Adventist conscientious objector meant he refused to carry a gun. The only escape route was a 400-foot cliff with a single rope. Military doctrine said to retreat. Common sense said to save himself. But Private Desmond Doss looked at those dying men and made a decision that would change history. He prayed a simple prayer: “Lord, help me get one more.” Then he crawled into hell to save them. One by one. For twelve hours. What happened next became the most extraordinary rescue mission in American military history—a story of faith, courage, and the refusal to leave anyone behind that earned Doss the Medal of Honor and inspired generations.
This is the true story of how one unarmed man saved 75 lives in a single day, lowering each soldier down a cliff with hands that bled to the bone. It’s about a prayer repeated 75 times. It’s about ordinary courage becoming extraordinary heroism. It’s about proving that the bravest warriors sometimes carry no weapons at all—just faith, determination, and an unwavering belief that every life is worth saving. If you’ve ever wondered what real heroism looks like, if you’ve ever questioned whether one person can make a difference, if you’ve ever needed proof that faith and courage can move mountains—this story will change how you see bravery forever. Watch until the end to discover how Desmond Doss’s twelve hours on Hacksaw Ridge created not just 75 survivors, but thousands of lives across three generations, and why his simple prayer—”help me get one more”—became the most powerful words spoken in World War II. This isn’t just a war story. It’s a story about what one person with unshakable faith can accomplish when they refuse to quit. Subscribe and hit the notification bell—you won’t want to miss stories like this.
How One Man Saved 75 Soldiers Without a Gun on Hacksaw Ridge
