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Which of the following correctly compares the number of civilian deaths of the Allied powers with those of the Axis powers during World War II?(1 point)

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The U.S.S.R. had more civilian deaths than Germany.
The U.S.S.R. had more civilian deaths than Germany.

Great Britain had more civilian deaths than Germany.
Great Britain had more civilian deaths than Germany.

The U.S. had the most civilian deaths during the war.
The U.S. had the most civilian deaths during the war.

China had the lowest number of deaths compared to the Axis powers.
China had the lowest number of deaths compared to the Axis powers.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

The U.S.S.R. had more civilian deaths than Germany.

During World War II, the Soviet Union experienced significantly higher civilian casualties compared to Germany. The U.S.S.R. suffered in the region of 13 to 20 million civilian deaths, while Germany's civilian deaths were estimated to be around 1 to 3 million.

The other statements are not accurate based on historical data:

  • Great Britain did not have more civilian deaths than Germany; their civilian casualties were significantly lower.
  • The U.S. did not have the most civilian deaths; it had relatively low civilian casualties compared to other nations involved in the conflict.
  • China, while suffering immense casualties (estimated at 15 million civilian deaths or more), did not have the lowest number of deaths compared to the Axis powers.