The Second World War, also known as WW2, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the majority of the world's nations, including all of the great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. The war resulted in the deaths of millions of people, both military personnel and civilians, across the world. This article will focus on the number of deaths by country during the Second World War.
Germany
Germany had the highest number of military and civilian deaths during WW2. It is estimated that around 5.3 million German military personnel died during the war, along with an additional 2.8 million civilian deaths. The total number of deaths in Germany is estimated to be around 8.1 million.
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union had the second-highest number of deaths during WW2, with an estimated 27 million deaths. This number includes both military personnel and civilians. The Soviet Union suffered the highest number of military deaths, with around 10.6 million Soviet soldiers losing their lives during the war.
China
China had the third-highest number of deaths during WW2, with an estimated 20 million deaths. This number includes both military personnel and civilians. China suffered the highest number of civilian deaths, with around 15 million Chinese civilians losing their lives during the war.
Japan
Japan had an estimated 2.8 million military and civilian deaths during WW2. This number includes around 2 million Japanese military personnel and 800,000 Japanese civilians.
United States
The United States had an estimated 416,800 military deaths and around 12,000 civilian deaths during WW2. The United States played a significant role in the Allied victory, providing military support to the other Allies.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom had an estimated 383,600 military deaths and around 67,100 civilian deaths during WW2. The United Kingdom also played a significant role in the Allied victory, particularly in the Battle of Britain and the D-Day landings.
France
France had an estimated 210,000 military deaths and around 350,000 civilian deaths during WW2. France was occupied by Germany during the war, and many French citizens were killed during the occupation.
Australia
Australia had an estimated 39,800 military deaths and around 700 civilian deaths during WW2. Australian soldiers fought in several significant battles, including the Battle of Tobruk and the Kokoda Track campaign.
Conclusion
The Second World War was one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, resulting in the deaths of millions of people across the world. The number of deaths by country during the war varied significantly, with Germany, the Soviet Union, and China suffering the highest number of deaths. The war had a profound impact on the world, leading to significant geopolitical changes and shaping the course of history.