Question

1. what does dosss father bring to the courtroom? how does it help him?
2. how do the soldiers from the 96th division describe the war?
3. describe the first day of battle on hacksaw ridge?
4. how does the battle begin on day 2?
5. how does doss get the wounded soldiers to safety?
6. what was sgt. howells reaction when doss tried to rescue him?
7. how would you describe the japanese surrender?
8. how does desmond doss leave the battlefield?
9. how many people did desmond doss save?
10. describe how the japanese soldiers were depicted in this film.

Explanation:

These questions are related to the film "Hacksaw Ridge" and are about the plot, character actions, and events in the movie. To answer them, one would need to recall or analyze the content of the film. Here are brief explanations and answers for a few of them (taking question 23 as an example):

For question 23:

Desmond Doss, a conscientious objector who served as a medic, saved around 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa (specifically on Hacksaw Ridge) by lowering them down the cliff to safety using a rope, while under fire and without carrying a weapon. His actions were heroic and he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery and selfless service.

Doss's father brings a gun to the courtroom. He uses it to remind the judge (and others) of his own past trauma from war and to try to persuade the judge to let Doss pursue his path as a conscientious objector and medic, essentially using his own experience and the gun as a symbol of the horrors of war to make a case for Doss's right to serve in his chosen way.

The first day of battle on Hacksaw Ridge is chaotic and brutal. The American soldiers climb a cliff to reach the ridge. Once there, they face heavy Japanese resistance. The terrain is difficult, and the Japanese have fortified positions. Many soldiers are killed or wounded as they advance, and the battle is intense with close combat, gunfire, and explosions. The Americans initially gain some ground but then face a fierce counterattack, leading to a desperate situation with many casualties.

Answer:

Desmond Doss saved around 75 people (the exact number is often cited as 75, though some sources may have slight variations, but the commonly recognized number is approximately 75 soldiers) during the battle on Hacksaw Ridge by lowering them to safety using a rope from the cliff while under enemy fire.

For other questions, similar analysis based on the film's plot, character interactions, and historical context (as the film is based on a true story) would be required. For example:

Question 15: