[PAR] [TLE] World War II casualties [SEP] World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history in absolute terms of total casualties.  Over 60 million people were killed, which was about 3% of the 1940 world population (est. 2.3 billion).  The tables below give a detailed country-by-country count of human losses.  World War II fatality statistics vary, with estimates of total deaths ranging from 50 million to more than 80 million.  The higher figure of over 80 million includes deaths from war-related disease and famine.  Civilians killed totalled 50 to 55 million, including 19 to 28 million from war-related disease and famine.  Military deaths from all causes totalled 21 to 25 million, including deaths in captivity of about 5 million prisoners of war. [PAR] [TLE] Military history of Canada during World War II [SEP] The military history of Canada during the Second World War begins with the German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939.  While the Canadian Armed Forces were eventually active in nearly every theatre of war, most combat was centred in Italy, Northwestern Europe, and the North Atlantic.  Over the course of the war, more than 1.1 million Canadians served in the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, and in forces across the Commonwealth.  More than 44,000 lost their lives and 54,000 were wounded.  The financial cost was $21.8 billion between 1939 and 1950.  By the end of the war Canada had the world's fourth largest air force, and fifth largest navy.  The Canadian Merchant Navy completed over 25,000 voyages across the Atlantic, 130,000 Allied pilots were trained in Canada in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.  On D-Day, 6 June 1944 the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division landed on "Juno" beach in Normandy, in conjunction with allied forces.  The Second World War had significant cultural, political and economic effects on Canada, including the conscription crisis in 1944 which affected unity between francophones and anglophones.  The war effort strengthened the Canadian economy and furthered Canada's global position.
[PAR] [TLE] World War II casualties [ SEP ] World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history in absolute terms of total casualties . Over 60 million people were killed , which was about 3 % of the 1940 world population ( est . 2.3 billion ) . The tables below give a detailed country - by - country count of human losses . World War II fatality statistics vary , with estimates of total deaths ranging from 50 million to more than 80 million . The higher figure of over 80 million includes deaths from war - related disease and famine . Civilians killed totalled 50 to 55 million , including 19 to 28 million from war - related disease and famine . Military deaths from all causes totalled 21 to 25 million , including deaths in captivity of about 5 million prisoners of war . [PAR] [TLE] Military history of Canada during World War II [ SEP ] The military history of Canada during the Second World War begins with the German invasion of Poland on 1 September 1939 . While the Canadian Armed Forces were eventually active in nearly every theatre of war , most combat was centred in Italy , Northwestern Europe , and the North Atlantic . Over the course of the war , more than 1.1 million Canadians served in the Canadian Army , Royal Canadian Navy , Royal Canadian Air Force , and in forces across the Commonwealth . More than 44,000 lost their lives and 54,000 were wounded . The financial cost was $ 21.8 billion between 1939 and 1950 . By the end of the war Canada had the world 's fourth largest air force , and fifth largest navy . The Canadian Merchant Navy completed over 25,000 voyages across the Atlantic , 130,000 Allied pilots were trained in Canada in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan . On D - Day , 6 June 1944 the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division landed on " Juno " beach in Normandy , in conjunction with allied forces . The Second World War had significant cultural , political and economic effects on Canada , including the conscription crisis in 1944 which affected unity between francophones and anglophones . The war effort strengthened the Canadian economy and furthered Canada 's global position .
How many Canadians lost their lives in the deadliest conflict in history in absolute terms of total casualties?
How many Canadians lost their lives in the deadliest conflict in history in absolute terms of total casualties ?
More than 44,000 lost their lives
More than 44,000 lost their lives