The total number of military and civilian casualties in WW1 total a tragic number of over 38 million. There was over 17 million deaths and 20 million wounded! The numbers make this one of the most deadliest conflicts in human history.
WW2 statistics vary depending on the source. Estimated dead over 50 million to more than 80 million!! Making this in the top most killed in war.
The Korean War shows over 33,000 total killed and missing in action.
The Vietnam War statistics shows over 58,000 American soldiers killed, or missing in action.
Desert Storm/Desert Shield or known as the Gulf War was lead by the U.S. following with 34 other nations. American forces lost over 100 soldiers and marines.
Afghanistan War over 2000 civilians have died, and a total of over 3,500 military men and woman.
Iraq War as of May 2012 the total deaths were over 4,000 and over 32,000 wounded.
Coming home is not the end of the war for the warriors that served over seas, there is a new battle for them to fight. 22 veterans commit suicide a day and 1 active duty soldier per day. PTSD, TBI, and the physical wounds and trauma never go away. Have you ever noticed that a surprising amount of homeless are veterans who fought for our country? No Veteran should have to live or die on our streets.
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