World War II Casualties: A Devastating Toll
Allied Losses
As of March 31, 1946, an estimated 286,959 Allied soldiers had perished in World War II. Of these, 246,492 were identified, while 40,467 remained unknown. Among the unidentified, 18,641 belonged to the Soviet Union.
Axis Losses
Over 1,000 American and 4,600 Japanese troops were killed in the fighting. World War II stands as the deadliest military conflict in human history.
Fading Memories
With each passing day, the memories of World War II - its horrors and triumphs - fade away. Below are estimates of worldwide deaths, broken down by country:
- USSR: 7-10 million
- Germany: 5-8 million
- Poland: 5-6 million
- China: 3-4 million
- Japan: 1.5-2 million
- United States: 400,000
- United Kingdom: 384,000
- France: 275,000
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