[4K]Okinawa WW2 Battle sites Walking tour -NORTH SIDE- "Hacksaw Ridge"

[@jhollie8196]

Served twice on Oki as a Marine and never knew about this. I’m kicking myself for not looking deeper into the war history of the island. Thanks for sharing

[@okinawawalks4008]

Thank you for watching. I”ll keep posting more history videos on this channel!

[@dtrain1634]

Think it was an Army battle up here? I think that’s why you may not have had as much awareness maybe? I may be wrong but I think the Army tried to take this bit

[@patrickmccrann991]

3 Marine Divisions on Okinawa, same as the Army.

[@dtrain1634]

@@patrickmccrann991 yeah, I think the Army ended up with some ridges and the Marines took other bits. Hell for all…

[@patrickmccrann991]

@dtrain1634 The Marines originally captured most of the northern part of the island while the Army moved south. However, due to the increased resistance and mounting casualties, the Marines were moved south and relieved some of the Army troops. Hacksaw Ridge was captured by the Army though. I think it was units of the 96th Infantry Division.

[@johndunn4228]

Thank you so much for taking the time to those of us who can not travel there.

[@av8tore71]

When I was stationed in Korea (Camp Red Cloud) I took leave and traveled to Okinawa and toured the WWII battle sites. I see this video and think of Desmond Doss and how he was awarded the MOH

[@Peace2U-ec6es]

Interesting to see how the once horrific battlefields of Okinawa, Iwo jima (Iwo to), Pelileu, Tarawa, Normandy, Bastogne and so many countless more have been turned into sanctuaries of solitude- But it's only fair that the loud screams of those who died there, the rat-a-tat noises from the machine guns, the explosions of the countless mortars, grenades, and shells fired from ships at sea should be drowned out by the deafening sound of the silence of a gentle breeze, and footsteps gently touching the sacred ground on which they lightly touch. Thank you for sharing this video, and may the souls of all who died here Rest eternally in peace.

[@GalvestonCountyMike]

I was with 3/1 1st Mar Division and we spent 6 month at USMC Base Camp Hansen in 1983. Okinawa is a beautiful place, and sadly, I did not know about Hacksaw Ridge till recently. From an old FMF Marine in Texas 1980-1984.

[@jacksalisbury5218]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to post this. Very interesting and not what I would have pictured.

[@scout3058]

Lived in Ginoza as a civilian 2012-2016. Was on Hacksaw many times. Urasoe observation tower was a regular stop for me. My friends and I did speed runs on our motorcycles on Jagaru, then went to Lester Starbucks. After it closed we would take some of the Starbucks girls to Hacksaw/Urasoe Tower and hang out. Thanks for the video! じゃね!

[@paoxley]

Fascinating historically- I didn't realize the city was so big - its so peaceful there - excellent video- thank you ❤

[@onemansopinion4461]

Really surprised that no 1 commented. Let me just say kudos to you for shooting this the way you did, I felt I was walking there with you as someone who is fascinated by the history of war. I hope to 1 day make that journey you did as well. Thx

[@okinawawalks4008]

Thank you!

[@erikc.7348]

Except for the fact he ignored all but a few of the information boards.👎

[@WillMostert-qy8ji]

I was there a few years ago. It’s just as I remember it. A place to remember, there is a feeling to the place. Great video!

[@kingqbert6819]

Lots of souls still in those caves. Couldn’t imagine fighting in that jungle environment. Nice peaceful walk allowing to pause the vid to read signs.

[@dtrain1634]

Yeah I wouldn’t go digging in the caves… prob a heck of a lot of EOD/UXO too

[@EvinMA]

Video is great. I know this was 2 years ago, but you really should tell us where you are walking an what we are looking at. You just can’t picture what went on when you are walking on cement on lovely garden greens.

[@shogomadBFG]

Thank you for this. My Dad was stationed there a number of times. One of those times my Mother and younger Brother got to spend the summer there. I'm saddened that I didn't to go.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

I was hoping that you would of stopped at each of the signs so we could read about it. I was really hoping that you would say something or let us read about it as you walked it.

[@mikewatson5281]

A little narration would be nice have no idea what I’m looking at😊

[@robertcurtis-cn5fw]

It would have been better if the person shooting the video would do commentary on what we are looking at each step of the way.

[@rogerhuner6566]

Wish I had checked this out while I was on Okinawa in 1969

[@rayscherry2383]

I dont know what i was looking at .where did they climb up the net and where did dose lower the men down

[@garyjones630]

what town is that? was it there during the battle?

[@LegioXIVGemina]

Naha

[@okinawawalks4008]

Yes it was. Next to Naha city called Urasoe city.

[@patrickmccrann991]

Much smaller then though, really just a large village then.

[@bobabooey4537]

Mr. Myagi was from Okinawa. Daniel son.

[@davidhardy4328]

Could do with a commentary and stopping at all the signs !! Learn from the History traveller👍

[@ericswenson6371]

Could have made this video about twenty minutes shorter

[@chillout8320]

That place is so small and is like a jungle. I couldn’t imagine what it was like having to fight there.

[@okinawawalks4008]

Can’t imagine, eh?😣 Thank you for watching!!

[@cpierce3277]

Jungle disappears with artillery!

[@cpierce3277]

Get enough artillery or ships firing , and no more jungle !

[@nereidatorres7613]

HOW SAD, NO COMMENTS, COULD NOT READ THE WHAT WAS WRITTEND ON THE BOARDS. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN GUIDE EXPLAING THE DIFFERNT AREAS.

[@natu3791venefit]

2021年7月中旬、ここを訪問。 生憎、台風が続いており雨の真っ只中。

[@billpearce4543]

desmon doss

[@yonghyunyoun]

당시에 저 터널 공사에 많은 조선인들이 강제로 동원됐다 또한 2등 국민이라 차별하여 일본군의 폭력에 희생당했다