military’s early approach to the escarpment. Needle Rock is a 42.7 foot rock that stands on the east end of the hill top. Doss saw back then, I decided to reorganize the scenes I saw at the escarpment and lay them out in a way to follow his footsteps from east to west.

Doss and his fellow soldiers of B Company, 1st Battalion, 307th Infantry, 77th Infantry Division approached the hill. I later learned that it was most likely from the opposite end of the escarpment that Pfc. Like those curious minds, I went to the escarpment to check out the real “Hacksaw Ridge.”įrom a parking lot at the west end of the escarpment, most visitors, including myself, start their tour by going west on a path that goes around the hill. Those interested in experiencing this piece of WWII history first hand themselves, have the opportunity to visit while stationed on the island. Doss and the unique landscape around the cliff, which played a big role in the extraordinary event that took place 75 years ago. Visiting the site surely helped in understanding the story of Pfc.

Desmond Doss rescued 75 or more people May 5, 1945.Īlthough the entire movie was shot in Australia, the film crew visited Maeda Escarpment according to Kiyomi Tamanaha of the Urasoe Association of history tour guides. Urasoe City Office’s website says that since the movie was released, many people have come to see the actual site where Pfc. “Hacksaw Ridge,” is now commonly recognized as part of Urasoe Castle Ruin. Since the 2016 release of Mel Gibson’s Academy Award nominated “Hacksaw Ridge,” there has been increased interest in the Okinawa site where the movie takes place.

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