Perspective
 

WWI 1917-1918
Total US servicemen killed in battle 53,402
Average Per year 26,701

WWII 1940-1945
Total US servicemen killed in battle 291,557
Average per year 58,311

Korea 1950-1953
Total US servicemen killed in battle 33,686
Average per year 11,228

Vietnam 1964-1975
Total US servicemen killed in battle 47,410
Average per year 5,267

Grenada
Total US servicemen killed in battle 18

Panama
Total US servicemen killed in battle 9

How many years were those?

I don't know that military actions lasting less than say, one month, can make for statistically accurate comparisons. Modern wars aren't fought like old-fashioned wars, either. And Americans don't fight wars like other countries. Compare US casualties to Russian casualties in WWII, for example. (shrug) Draw your own conclusions.


Dan

The numbers of lives lost in all past wars is more than enough, we do not need to lose any more. I believe the worst war besides WWII with respect to the US was the Civil War.

I went to Arlington National Cemetary when I was a kid and I have never forgotten the images in my mind.

I am however glad that a soldier was finally bestowed his medal of honor even though he died 34 years ago in Vietnam this past week.