Title: How Many People Have Died in War? (Historic Total, Soldiers and Civilians)
Headings: How Many People Have Died in War? (Historic Total, Soldiers and Civilians)
How Many People Have Died in War? (Historic Total, Soldiers and Civilians)
How Many People Died During Wars in the 20th Century?
= Over 100 Million
How Many People Died in World War One?
= Over 18 Million
How Many People Died in World War Two?
= 60 Million
How Many People Died in the Vietnam and Korean Wars?
How Many Have Died in War Throughout History?
Lives Lost in Wars Before the Common Era
Lives Lost in Wars During the Middle Ages

Content: = 60 Million
At the time of the Second World War, the world’s population was a little over 2.3 billion, which means that around 3% perished in this war. More died in the Second World War than the First; more tanks, planes and bombs were used and it also culminated with the use of two atomic bombs. The country to suffer the most loses in the Second World War is often said to be the Soviet Union, whose official military fatalities are estimated to be between 8 million and 11 million, with 20 to 27 million deaths when including civilians. China, who are second on this list, have a recorded total of around 3 million to 4 million, but when you factor in civilian deaths related directly and indirectly to the actions of their aggressors, the number is closer to 20 million. Of course,the Soviet Union was being run by Stalin, while China had their own callous dictator, so these guys played a role in keeping those number high. Germany also suffered significant losses, as is to be expected. 3 million of their 7 million dead were civilians, with the deaths being attributed to allied bombing raids as well as the fact that they too had a sick, evil leader in charge (see How Many Jews Died in the Holocaust ). Japan, who sided with Hitler’s regime, suffered 2.5 to 3 million losses in total. The UK, who were major players in the war, actually suffered more casualties in the First World War.