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When was reading bombed during world war 2?

Reading, England, was bombed during World War II on February 10, 1943. This air raid was part of the wider bombing campaign against various British cities by the German Luftwaffe. The attack resulted in significant damage and casualties, although Reading was not one of the most heavily targeted cities during the war.


Which country suffered the most casualties during world war 1 central powers or allied?

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How many Russians solders died in the Battle of Stalingrad?

Around 375,000 Soviets were to be killed during the Battle of Stalingrad. In total, the soviets had 1.12 million casualties and most of these were wounded or sick casualties.


Which countries were the major losers of World War 1?

Germany and Britain both suffered heavy casualties, as did Russia.Answer:Allied Powers:Military dead: 5,525,000Military wounded: 12,831,500Military missing: 4,121,000Central Powers:Military dead: 4,386,000Military wounded: 8,388,000Military missing: 3,629,000


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What was the cause of most US casualties during the war?

People get shot,sniped and,bombed! That's how most of the casualties are caused in the war


What was the most coordinated attack of World War II?

There were many well coordinated attacks during World War II. However, the most coordinated attack was an attack called Wolfpack which encompassed the naval tactics.


Which war has had the most Russian casualties?

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What Americans died in the battle at Coral Sea?

Most of the US casualties were from the sunken US destroyer SIMs and the oiler which was under it's escort during the attack. The next group of US casualties were from the Sinking US Carrier LEXINGTON; the remaining US casualties were airmen flying the fighters, dive bombers, and torpedo bombers.


What nation had the most casualties in World War 2?

Russia


Most dead in one battle at World War 1?

During the first day of the 1st battle of the Somme, the British suffered 20,000 casualties


Does World War 2 have the most civilian casualties?

Yes. It was the first war where civilians were targeted. The number of combatant countries that could attack each other's cities added to the civilian devasation.


Who had the most casualties at the end of world war 2?

The USSR (Russia).


Is it true that American casualties were more in world war 1?

Compared to what? Total American casualties in WW1 were significantly lower than either WW2 or the US Civil War, and the casualty rate (number of casualties suffered per 100,000 deployed) was lower than most wars Americans fought in during the 1800s. American casualty rates were comparable to (though slightly higher than) British or French rates during the same time period.


What was the main conflict in world war 2?

Well, the campaign with the most casualties was Operation Barbarossa, which was the German invasion of Russia. The battle with the most casualties was the Battle of Moscow


Which country suffered the most casualties during world war 1 central powers or allied?

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