<P> The total number of deaths includes from 9 to 11 million military personnel and about 5 to 6 million civilians . The Triple Entente ( also known as the Allies ) lost about 6 million military personnel while the Central Powers lost about 4 million . At least 2 million died from diseases and 6 million went missing , presumed dead . This article lists the casualties of the belligerent powers based on official published sources . About two - thirds of military deaths in World War I were in battle , unlike the conflicts that took place in the 19th century when the majority of deaths were due to disease . Nevertheless , disease , including the 1918 flu pandemic and deaths while held as prisoners of war , still caused about one third of total military deaths for all belligerents . </P>
<P> The total number of deaths includes from 9 to 11 million military personnel and about 5 to 6 million civilians . The Triple Entente ( also known as the Allies ) lost about 6 million military personnel while the Central Powers lost about 4 million . At least 2 million died from diseases and 6 million went missing , presumed dead . This article lists the casualties of the belligerent powers based on official published sources . About two - thirds of military deaths in World War I were in battle , unlike the conflicts that took place in the 19th century when the majority of deaths were due to disease . Nevertheless , disease , including the 1918 flu pandemic and deaths while held as prisoners of war , still caused about one third of total military deaths for all belligerents . </P>
how many soldiers did america lose in ww1
how many soldiers did america lose in ww1
9 to 11 million military personnel
9 to 11 million military personnel