Where was blood dripping from in Hacksaw Ridge's rope ladder?

During the first climb of the platoon on Hacksaw Ridge, blood drips on the soldiers. They conclude that the blood is from fallen fighters on top of the ridge.

However, when they reach the top, there is no body up there dripping blood on them.

Where did the blood come from? Was it soaked in the rope and dripping? Or is it a movie mistake?

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Best Answer

According to the AV Club's review, the blood rain was

the result of shelling against a nearby Japanese position

In other words, the Japanese soldiers were literally vaporized, and some of their remains, in liquid form, rained down on the Americans below.

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Why didnt the Japanese cut the rope in Hacksaw Ridge?

Simple answer the Japanese built that rope latter to get on the hill. However that hill is one way up and down whatever food and supplies the Japanese would get came from the rope so they can't cut it since that is there supply chain.

How historically accurate is Hacksaw Ridge?

Okinawa's Maeda Escarpment is an approximately 350-foot high ridge that runs across most of the island of Okinawa. "The Japanese had been there for years," said the real Desmond Doss....Hacksaw Ridge (2016)REEL FACE:REAL FACE:Sam Worthington Born: August 2, 1976 Birthplace: Godalming, Surrey, England, UKJack Glover8 more rows

Where was Hacksaw Ridge filmed?

Hacksaw Ridge was filmed on location in New South Wales, Australia. Centennial Park, Pisgah National Forest, Newington Armory, and Goulburn were among the filming locations.

How did Hacksaw Ridge get its name?

During the Battle of Okinawa, the Maeda escarpment became known as "Hacksaw Ridge" due to its sudden steep elevation. It was a difficult battlefield.

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