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451,000 British people were killed during World War 2, 390,000 Being Military Deaths and 61,000 being Civilian Deaths.
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During World War II, approximately 43,000 Gurkhas fought for the British Indian Army, and around 10,000 of them were killed in action. Their bravery and contributions were significant, particularly in campaigns in Europe, North Africa, and Burma. The Gurkhas earned numerous decorations and were recognized for their valor throughout the war.
The number of British soldiers killed in World War 1 was about 880,000.
383,800 British Soldiers were killed during World War 2.
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Canada lost 45,400 people. All of them were military serviceman and no Canadian civilians were killed during WW2.
Around 25 Million military serviceman were killed during World War 2. Out of all of the military deaths, 70% were allied deaths.
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Corporal Thomas William Priday of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. He was killed on 9 December 1939, while leading a patrol towards German lines aged 27.
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451,000 British people were killed during World War 2, 390,000 Being Military Deaths and 61,000 being Civilian Deaths.
British peers were the male members of the British Royal Family that relinquished ties to German titles and adopted English surnames. During World War 1, approximately 15 members of the British Royal Family were killed during WWI.
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Notification was by telegram