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There were sixteen million Americans in uniform during WWII. This was ten per cent of the population. Over half, more than eight million, were soldiers in the US Army. Another three million served in the US Army Air Force (the Air Force did not become an independent service until after the war - during WWII it was still part of the army). The rest were sailors and Marines.
Not all these men were sent overseas, and of the men overseas nowhere near all saw combat, and of those who did actually fight, some jobs were much more dangerous than others. Well under 5% of the WWII US servicemen were riflemen in infantry units, but this was who had to do the actual close fighting of the enemy. Over half of the US men killed were from this category though.
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How many Oklahomans served in World War 1?
There were many soldiers that served in World War I from around the world. The state of Oklahoma provided 75 of these soldiers.
How many Canadian soldiers survived world war 1?
About 534,617 soldiers survived world war I. 595,000 soldiers served and 60,383 were dead.
How many soldiers of America is killed in Iraq?
so far 4,365 soldiers have been killed in the Iraq war
What was the view of many European soldiers as fighting began in World War 1?
In World War I many European soldiers felt that Germany reneged on the treaty agreement. The view of these soldiers was that this treaty needed to be enforced.
How many US soilders were killed or wounded in World War 2?
About 416,800 U.S. soldiers died in World War 2.
How did world war 1 affect American soldiers?
America didn't fight in World War 1!
How many Oklahomans served in World War 1?
There were many soldiers that served in World War I from around the world. The state of Oklahoma provided 75 of these soldiers.
How many nz soldiers were in World War I?
51 soldiers were involved
How many Canadian soldiers survived world war 1?
About 534,617 soldiers survived world war I. 595,000 soldiers served and 60,383 were dead.
How many enemy soldiers died in world war 11?
there was NO world war 11.
How many uk soldiers died in the first and second world war?
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There are about 4 times as many soldiers in world war 2 than in world war 1 what fraction represents world war 1's soldiers to world war 2?
1/4th or a quarter
How many soldiers of America is killed in Iraq?
so far 4,365 soldiers have been killed in the Iraq war
How many Iowan soldiers were in world war 2?
10,000 soldiers and 10,000 sailors
How many soldiers did Italy have in World War 1?
2 soldiers
How many soldiers lived in World War 2?
17,002 soldiers lived in WW2
How many German soldiers returned from the eastern front in World War 2?
how many german soldiers returned to germany after the war.
