World War II casualties - Wikipedia
WEBCivilian casualties include deaths caused by strategic bombing, Holocaust victims, German war crimes, Japanese war crimes, population transfers in the Soviet Union, Allied war crimes, and deaths due to war-related famine and disease.
Casualties of World War II | Statistics, By Country, & Total
WEBWorld War II, the deadliest and most destructive war in human history, claimed between 40 and 50 million lives, displaced tens of millions of people, and cost more than $1 trillion to prosecute.
Research Starters: Worldwide Deaths in World War II
WEBSee estimates for worldwide deaths, broken down by country, in World War II.
How many people died during World War II? | Britannica
WEBEstimates of the total number of people killed during World War II have ranged from 35,000,000 to 60,000,000—a significant span, because statistics about the war’s casualties are inexact. The Soviet Union and China are believed to have suffered the most total casualties, while an estimated 5,800,000 Poles died, which represents about 20 ...
Second World War: deaths per country 1939-1945 | Statista
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Estimates for the total death count of the Second World War generally range somewhere between 70 and 85 million people. The Soviet Union suffered the highest number of fatalities of...
Battle casualties of World War II - Wikipedia
WEBWar in North Africa Dec.1940 to Feb 1941 A summary. British Commonwealth forces totaling 63,000 men suffered losses of 476 killed, 1,225 wounded and 43 missing. Italian forces were routed losing 10 divisions 20,000 killed …
World War II - Wikipedia
WEBWorld War II was the deadliest conflict in history, resulting in 70 to 85 million fatalities, more than half of which were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust of European Jews, and by massacres, starvation, and disease.
Casualties of World War II: An Overview - World History Edu
WEBMar 18, 2024 · Between 40 and 55 million lives were lost during World War II, making it the most deadly conflict in history. This staggering number includes military personnel from both the Axis and Allied powers, as well as millions of …
World War II - Costs, Impact, Legacy | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · A Soviet officer who served with the high command in Berlin and left the Soviet service in 1949 placed total military losses at 13,600,000—8,500,000 dead or missing in battle; 2,600,000 dead in prison camps; 2,500,000 died of wounds—and estimated civilian casualties at 7,000,000.
World War II
WEBWorld War II Official casualty sources estimate battle deaths at nearly 15 million military personnel and civilian deaths at over 38 million. Fought largely between two opposing military alliances, the Allies and the Axis, the war engulfed Europe, North Africa, much of Asia and the world's oceans.
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