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What Battle had the most men killed?

If restricted to the War Between the States, it would be the Battle of Gettysburg where over 7800 Americans were killed. If not restricted, it would be the WW I Battle of the Argonne Forest where over 26,000 American solders were killed. The most killed in one day in any war would be at the Battle of Sharpsburg (also called the Battle of Antietam) where over 3600 were killed.


Which warship in naval history has sunk the most tonnage?

Probably the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise; the only survivor out of the three sisters, USS Yorktown (sunk at the Battle of Midway), USS Hornet (sunk at the Battle of Santa Cruz). Much to the heartbreak of most US Sailors of WW2, she was scrapped (re-cycled) in 1959.


The number of soliders killed in the Civil War?

Precise numbers are impossible to give, but the most careful and meticulous researchers give their best estimate as a total of 620,000. 360,000 Union soldiers and 260,000 Confederates. There were two who died of disease for every one who was killed in battle or died of wounds. Battle deaths were about 120,000 Union troops and 90,000 Confederates.


How long did sailors stay at sea during World War 2?

While most ships only carried supplies for a month depending on the mission and if they remained undamaged in battle their tour of duty could last several weeks or months without returning either to their home port of call or without liberty even when resuppling at another port the sailors had to remain aboard ship


Which battle produced the most American casualties?

I believe it was the American civil war as both sides were American it was a question on QI a UK TV show. sorry miss read its the battle of the bulge 19.275 killed 23.554 m.i.action or taken prisoner

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What are the most people killed in action in a single battle?

the battle of Gettysburg


What Battle had the most men killed?

If restricted to the War Between the States, it would be the Battle of Gettysburg where over 7800 Americans were killed. If not restricted, it would be the WW I Battle of the Argonne Forest where over 26,000 American solders were killed. The most killed in one day in any war would be at the Battle of Sharpsburg (also called the Battle of Antietam) where over 3600 were killed.


Which battle was one of the most devastating for US Marine Corps?

The battle for Iwo Jima with 6,821 Marines killed .


How do sailors say yes?

Most sailors say 'aye' for 'yes'


Who killed Leonidas in the battle of Thermoplye?

Helen slices his throat after they returned from Troy.


What is the most famous war in pa?

Major does't always mean body counts:Revolutionary War Battles included:The Battle of Brandywine.The Battle of Germantown.The Battle of White Marsh.The Battle of Matson's Ford.Civil war Battles included:The Cavalry Battle at Hanover which lacked a winner but involved two major names of American horse Cavalry (J.E,B Stuart and George Amstrong Custer.)The Battle of Gettysburg which may be considered the Mother of All Battles for Pennsylvania to date, just as it was the major battle of the United States until World I.The body count has little to do with importance as related to World History because:The Battle of Hastings killed about 8,000 and was important.The Battle of the Alamo killed 1,057 and was important.The Battle of Midway killed 3,364 people and was important.The Battle of Thermopylae may have killed 24,000 and was important.The Battle of Koan may have taken 130.000 and was important,The Battle of Iwo Jima killed 25,121 and was important.The Battle of Bunker Hill killed 341 and was important.The Battle of Pearl Harbor killed 2,471 and was important.The Battle of Little Big Horn killed 304 and was imporant.The Battle of Saratoga killed 530 and was important.Choose your era and select the battle of your choice.


What happened to Hardradas army?

Most men were killed in the battle of Stamford bridge .the rest were aloud to return


What famous soldier was killed along with most of his men at the battle of bighorn in 1876?

General George Armstrong Custer and much of his family and all his men were killed by Native Americans under the leadership of Sitting Bull at the battle of the Little Bighorn.


What happened to Harald Hardrada's Army?

Most men were killed in the battle of Stamford bridge .the rest were aloud to return


How many french soldiers died at the battle of jumonville glen?

reports vary, most soldiers were captured or killed


What battle is George Armstrong Custer most famous for?

Battle of Little Big Horn, where he was killed. He was also a Civil War general and fought in several cavalry battles.


What was most wounded in battle in one day us?

The Battle of Antietam was the bloodiest day of the Civil War. Ten thousand Confederate and twelve thousand Union soldiers were killed or wounded