Andrew GarfieldAndrew Russell Garfield (born 20 August 1983) is an English and American actor. He is known for his work across a variety of genres, from biographical dramas to action films, spanning both independent and blockbuster productions. His accolades include a Tony Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Television Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, three British Academy Film Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Desmond DossDesmond Thomas Doss (February 7, 1919 – March 23, 2006) was a United States Armycorporal who served as a combat medic with an infantry company in World War II. Due to his religious beliefs, he refused to carry a weapon. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions on Guam and in the Philippines.
Mel GibsonMel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. The recipient of multiple accolades, he is known for directing historical films as well for his action hero roles, particularly his breakout role as Max Rockatansky in the first three films of the post-apocalyptic series Mad Max (1979–1985) and as Martin Riggs in the buddy cop series Lethal Weapon (1987–1998).
Battle of OkinawaMajor 1945 battle of the Pacific WarBelligerentsGround forces:United StatesNaval forces:United StatesUnited KingdomAustralia New ZealandCanadaJapanCommanders and leadersCOMPACFLT:Chester W. NimitzTenth Army:Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr. †Roy GeigerJohn R. HodgeFifth Fleet:Raymond A. SpruanceRichmond K. TurnerBernard RawlingsMarc Mitscher32nd Army:Mitsuru Ushijima ‡‡Isamu Chō ‡‡Hiromichi Yahara (POW)Combined Fleet:Soemu ToyodaMinoru Ōta ‡‡Special Attack Force:Seiichi Itō †Units involvedGround units:Tenth ArmyIII Amphibious Corps1st Marine Division2nd Marine Division6th Marine DivisionXXIV Corps7th Infantry Division27th Infantry Division77th Infantry Division305th Infantry Regiment306th Infantry Regiment307th Infantry Regiment96th Infantry Division382nd Infantry Regiment1st Reconnaissance BattalionNaval units:Fifth FleetTask Force 50 Task Force 58Task Force 57Joint Exp.
Andrew Knight (writer)Andrew John Knight is an Australian TV writer and producer of film and television, known for his work on Rake, Jack Irish, Hacksaw Ridge, Ali's Wedding and The Water Diviner. CareerKnight co-produced and wrote The Broken Shore, produced and wrote Siam Sunset for Artist Services, and wrote telemovie Mumbo Jumbo. He has also been involved in many comedy shows, co-producing and writing for The Fast Lane, Fast Forward, The D-Generation, and writing for Full Frontal.
Robert SchenkkanRobert Frederic Schenkkan Jr. (born March 19, 1953) is an American playwright, screenwriter, and actor. He received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1992 for his play The Kentucky Cycle and his play All the Way earned the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play. He has three Emmy nominations and one WGA Award.
World War IIGlobal conflict from 1939 to 1945BelligerentsAlliesAxisCommanders and leadersMain Allied leaders: Joseph StalinFranklin D. RooseveltWinston ChurchillChiang Kai-shekMain Axis leaders: Adolf HitlerHirohitoBenito MussoliniCasualties and losses 60–75 million deaths (military and civilian) World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
Medal of HonorHighest award in the United States Armed ForcesAwardThe Medal of Honor (MOH) is the highest military decoration of the United States Armed Forces and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by the president of the United States (the commander in chief of the armed forces) and is presented "in the name of Congress."
War filmWar film is a film genre concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles, with combat scenes central to the drama. It has been strongly associated with the 20th century. The fateful nature of battle scenes means that war films often end with them. Themes explored include combat, survival and escape, camaraderie between soldiers, sacrifice, the futility and inhumanity of battle, the effects of war on society, and the moral and human issues raised by war.
Epic filmEpic films are films which have large scale, sweeping scope, and spectacle. The term is slightly ambiguous, sometimes designating a film genre and at other times simply big-budget films. Like epics in the classical literary sense, an epic film is often focused on a heroic character. An epic's ambitious nature helps to set it apart from other genres such as the period piece or adventure film.Conscientious objectorA conscientious objector is an "individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service" on the grounds of freedom of conscience or of religion. The term has also been extended to objecting to working for the military–industrial complex due to a crisis of conscience. In some countries, conscientious objectors are assigned to an alternative civilian service as a substitute for conscription or military service.
Combat medicA combat medic is responsible for providing emergency medical treatment at a point of wounding in a combat or training environment, as well as primary care and health protection and evacuation from a point of injury or illness. Additionally, medics may also be responsible for the creation, oversight, and execution of long-term patient care plans in consultation with or in the absence of a readily available doctor or advanced practice provider.
Biographical filmA biographical film, or biopic (, biographical picture), is a film that dramatizes the life of a real person or sometimes a group of people. Such films show the life of the person and the central character's real name is used. They differ from docudrama films and historical drama films in that they attempt to comprehensively tell a single person's life story or at least the most historically important years of their lives.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.