The ww2 casualties database is a work in progress and a huge undertaking. State summary of war casualties from world war ii for navy, marine corps, and coast guard personnel from michigan, 1946 creator. From world war iii, mac s second album with master ps no limit music label. Us navy, coast guard and marine corps casualties, world. Ive noticed that in a good battle, many of my frontline units lose anywhere between 3050% of their numbers, sometimes more. Over 60 million people were killed, which was over 2. World war 2 statistics the simple table that was used for this guide entry.
Every day, memories of world war ii its sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphsdisappear. Estimates of total dead range from 50 million to over 70 million. Casualties in the united states area or as a result of disease, homicide, or suicide in any. An estimated total of 7085 million people perished, which was about 3% of the 1940 world population est. Part 1 of 4 pages 127 this is the final statistical record of battle casualties and nonbattle deaths incurred during world war ii by united states army military personnel, including members of the army air forces. Click the links below to search bill beigels ww2 casualties database by name, or to access a listing of units for each branch of service. Recent historical scholarship has shed new insight into the topic of second world war casualties. World war ii fatality statistics vary, with estimates of total deaths ranging from 70. World war i killed, wounded, and missing britannica.
Casualties of world war i facing history and ourselves. The table below focuses on specific battles with the most casualties in the first world war. Casualties of world war ii detailed breakdown of world war 2 casualties listed by country. The birthplace or residence of the deceased is not indicated. Here we offer detailed breakdown of world war 2 casualties listed by country.
World war 2 statistics the numbers do not lie world war 2 was one of the largest conflicts in recorded history with no corner of the planet left untouched. Navy, marine corps, and coast guard, resulting directly from enemy action or from operational activities against the enemy in war zones from december 7, 1941, to the end of the war. Over 60 million people were killed, soldiers and 23 civilians. How many total casualties were there in world war 2 answers. Only those killed in action or died of wounds are listed on the memorial wall at. Gruhl, werner, imperial japans world war two, 19311945. World war ii fatality statistics vary, with estimates of total dead ranging. United states military casualties of war wikipedia. Harper collins atlas of the second world war, john keegan, ed. National death tolls for the second world war necrometrics. Estimates of the death toll attributable to the war for military and civilian losses have ranged upward to 60 million, with civilian losses at or more than 50 percent of the total. The greatest number of casualties and wounds were inflicted by artillery, followed by small arms, and then by poison gas. World war ii was the deadliest military conflict in history.
The panzer ii was intended to fill the gap until the iii and iv could come into full production. Us navy tbf avenger gunner from uss essex is buried at sea with his aircraft dur. We offer information on world war 2 history, world war 2 timeline, world war 2 facts, world war 2 quotes, world war 2 pictures, world war 2 posters, world war 2 propaganda, world war 2 aircraft, world war 2 weapons, world war 2 battles, world war 2 memorials, world war 2 links, and more. Through these links, you may submit a research inquiry for an individuals military service history by name or unit, or submit a research request for military unit records from world war ii. World war ii official casualty sources estimate battle deaths at nearly 15 million military personnel and civilian deaths at over 38 million. Figures for military and civilian deaths are provided where these were available. World war i this site shows one set of statistics sorted in different orders. Most estimates for the total military casualties between 1939 and 1945 range between 22 and 25 million, not taking into account the vast number of military troops from both sides who were injured in battle. This week marks the 70th anniversary of the end of world war ii. Axis powers worldwide largest and deadliest war in history winter war. By agreement with the united states house of representatives, the senate, the united nations, the united kingdom house of lords and house of commons, all lists are not ed and may be freely used. Asked in world war 1, central powers, ottoman empire.
When japanese officials signed the formal surrender papers on sept. Death tolls a fascinating page, which cites statistics on a national basis, and then compares the numbers quoted in different reference books. His brutal extermination policies are responsible for the deaths of close to 30 million people he considered inferior, and added to that, the military casualties suffered by all parties, yields a grand total of approximately 60 million people dead by the end of the war. Sources of information on us navy casualties in world war ii. This page provides information about the number of troops in world war ii, including how many were wounded or killed in battle.
See this timeline for other world war i battles and longer campaigns. During world war 2 the total casualty lost by the french were about 570,000. World war 2 left no part of the world untouched north america, south america, europe, asia, africa and all oceans between were involved to one extent or the other. Casualties which occurred in the united states, or as a result of disease. The war was notable for the nazisponsored genocide of the jewish peoples resulting in more than 5. Casualties in the two world wars for combatant nations h2g2.
Bloodiest conflicts of its time,some would say the most violent in history itself. There is no question that the great war later to become known as world war one was the most violent. The following casualty lists are currently available for free download from the g. Panzer ii, the panzer ii was ordered into production because the construction of medium tanks, later to be known as the panzer iii and iv, was falling behind schedule. Hello, i believe you make a mistake in considering that an army with a 20% casualties after a battle would be automatically a writeoff. There were more than 60 million world war 2 casualties resulting in death which at the time was more than 2. World war i world war i killed, wounded, and missing. The bureau of naval personnels official list of the navys world war ii casualties resulting from enemy action is a 1947 ibm printout arranged chronologically by the campaigns as listed in the secretary of. The number of civilian deaths in china alone might well be more than 50,000,000. Information provided includes serial number, rank and type of casualty. The sources cited on this page document an estimated death toll in world war ii of 62 to 78 million, making it the deadliest war ever. Casualties listed represent only those on active duty in the u. Estimates of the number of military casualties from world war two vary significantly, mainly due to the fact that numerous axis powers have withheld their records and figures. The tables below give a detailed countrybycountry count of human losses.
This is just going headon with roughly equivalent units grave guard vs dwarf warriors etc. The data is divided by each nation that participated in the war. Historically, armies could take far more than that remember that in most battles, only a minority of units actually got into contact with enemy, leaving mauled those who did, but could then be replaced by the reserves. Army battle casualties and nonbattle deaths in world war. This list identifies those men on active duty with the united states navy, marine corps and coast guard, whose deaths resulted directly from enemy action or from operational activities against the enemy in war zones from december 7, 1941, to the end of world war ii. The casualties suffered by the participants in world war i dwarfed those of previous wars. The total number of military and civilian casualties in world war i is estimated to be about 40 million. Family history us navy, coast guard and marine corps. Army battle casualties and nonbattle deaths in world war iifinal report, 7 december 1941 december 1946. Please note that the figures in this table are unofficial estimates obtained from various sources.
Military casualties of world war two history learning site. If you would like to make a contribution to help to complete the database, please contact bill. From the main aggressors point of view, the casualties of world war 2 can be divided to 3 distinct and obvious groups. There were more casualties in this war in the four years it scourged the earth19141918, over 20,000,000,than in any of the wars fought previously or since. World war 2 was the deadliest event in human history. Although the precise numbers of deaths is impossible to determine and different sources believe in the accuracy of different numbers, these numbers are one set of figures for the number of deaths that occurred in world war two. Research in russia since the collapse of the soviet union has caused a. Reports control symbol cscap ot 87 army battle casualties and nonbattle deaths in world war ii final report 7 december 1941 31 december 1946. World war ii casualties naval history and heritage command.
That number equates to 3% of the worlds population at the time. World war 2 left no part of the world untouched north america, south america, europe, asia, africa and all oceans between were involved to. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This collection lists war department casualties army and army air force personnel from world war ii. Another mac gamer hq favorite, company of heroes 2 is the sequel to the original company of heroes, released over a decade ago. An introduction explaining how the list was compiled, a statistical tabulation, and the descriptions of the types of casualties incurred are also included. World war 2 was the bloodiest conflict in human history. Military casualties of world war two history learning. The sequel takes you directly onto the eastern front of wwii for a closeup look at the vagaries of the war youre waging. World war 2 biographies 6 book series kindle edition. The total allied casualties of world war two with civilians and military goes up to 39,963,700 compared to the axis casualties of 48,231,700. How many casualties were there in world war 2 answers.
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