Soldiers in World War I faced grueling conditions, including trench warfare that exposed them to harsh weather, disease, and constant enemy fire. They dealt with psychological trauma, known as shell shock, due to the relentless bombardments and the brutality of combat. Additionally, many soldiers confronted shortages of food, supplies, and medical care, further compounding the hardships they endured on the front lines. The experience was marked by a profound sense of disillusionment and loss, as many soldiers witnessed the deaths of comrades and the devastation of war.
German soldiers during World War I were called "Huns" by the American soldiers. The Germans called their soldiers "The Bosch" during World War I.
383,800 British Soldiers were killed during World War 2.
During and after
5.53 Million German Soldiers were reportedly to be killed during World War 2.
During World War One, around 3,000,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers fought
German soldiers during World War I were called "Huns" by the American soldiers. The Germans called their soldiers "The Bosch" during World War I.
Approximately 2.5 of soldiers perished during World War II.
383,800 British Soldiers were killed during World War 2.
During and after
11,900 New Zeland Soldiers were killed during World War 2.
5.53 Million German Soldiers were reportedly to be killed during World War 2.
During World War One, around 3,000,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers fought
Painful
Russia was one of the few countries that participated in both World War I and World War II. During World War I the Russian army was known as the Cossacks.
During World War 2 there were, and still are, soldiers stationed all over Europe. It is possible, though not confirmed, that there were American soldiers stationed in South-East London during World War 2.
Like all soldiers fear and boredom
There were no female regular soldiers during WW1.