World War II Casualties, Costs, and Nuremberg Trials

Flashcards about the costs, casualties, and consequences of World War II.

How many active duty soldiers saw combat duty in World War II?

Over 70,000,000

What was the total estimate of soldiers who were available and ready to fight in World War II?

120 to 150,000,000

Which country suffered the most casualties in World War II?

The Soviet Union

What was the range of estimated casualties for the Soviet Union in World War II?

20 to 26 million

How many US military deaths occurred during World War II?

Between 300,000 and 425,000

What was the approximate number of civilian deaths during World War II?

Almost 25,000,000

What is the estimated cost of World War II in today's money?

50 to 70 trillion dollars

What was the cost for the US to be involved in WWII in today's money?

4.1 trillion dollars

What were the Nuremberg Trials?

A series of trials held in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1945 and 1949, where high-ranking Nazi officials were tried for war crimes.

What is a war crime, according to lecture?

Crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including abuse, physical torture, and taking away human rights.

How many Nazi leaders were tried at the Nuremberg Trials?

22

What was the outcome for the Nazi organizations, such as the SS and Gestapo, after the Nuremberg Trials?

They were outlawed and declared criminal enterprises.

What is the significance of the Nuremberg Trials in terms of international justice?

It set the precedent that individuals can and will be held accountable for committing war crimes.

What are the Geneva Conventions?

A set of rules outlining how civilians and prisoners of war are to be treated during wartime.

What was created as result of WWII to promote world peace?

The United Nations