6 most bloody battles in the history of world war

Throughout the length of human history of war, there are many bloody battles with extremely high rates of death. However, the most deadly battle did not take place in the two modern World Wars but in the ancient period.

6. Battle of Antietam (American Civil War) - Mortality rate: 3.22%

Taking place on September 17, 1886, the battle of Antietam came in fourth in the severity of the American Civil War and the battle for the most bloody day in US military history. In just 12 hours, about 25% of the Northern Union's (Union) and 31% of the Confederate (Confederate) troops were killed, disabled or arrested (estimated damage of more than 10,000 people each). side). Also in this match, 6 generals were also killed - a terrible number for commanders.

The Battle of Antietam was judged to be the Northern Union's strategic victory, paving the way for President Abraham Lincoln to produce the Emancipation Proclamation at five days later. According to Business Insider, if the Confederate troops wait a few more hours, the advantage of the battle will be on their side, making President Lincoln not confident enough to make the Declaration. At that time, the South would receive stronger support from allies in Europe, leading to a change in the face of the American Civil War.

5. Battle of Gettysburg (American Civil War) - Death rate: 4.75%

The three-day battle between General George G. Meade and the Army of the Potomac (Northern Union) and General Robert E. Lee and the Northern Virginia Army were always recorded as the turning point of the American Civil War when it was stolen. through many lives.

The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle in the history of American war with casualties ranging from 46,000 to 51,000 people on each side. The battle for the rock hill 'Little Round Top' alone killed 1,750 soldiers.

4. Battle of Tuyurti (Paraguay War) - Mortality rate: 8.71%

The Paraguayan War, also known as the Allied War, became the deadliest battle in the history of Latin American war when Paraguay 'struck off' with its neighbors, causing Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. decided to establish an alliance against this country

According to historical records, in an attempt to raid the failed Allied businessmen, the battle of Tuyurti almost made Paraguay lose its entire armed forces. At the end of the war, Paraguay lost 70% of its men.

3. Battle of Okinawa (World War II) - Death rate: 35.48%

The Battle of Okinawa was one of the main high-profile battles in the final stages of World War II, claiming the lives of a total of 240,931 soldiers, including those of the islanders of Okinawa who were forced to join forces. While the US had 14,009 people killed and more than 82,000 wounded, the Japanese army suffered equally as it lost 80% of its defenses.

According to Business Insider, there are two reasons that make Japan so big. One is because the Japanese army has many civilians of Okinawa Island forced to join forces and fight. They have to face the battle of American soldiers, experiencing many battles in the Pacific region. Secondly, Japanese commanders refused to surrender but decided to kill, causing difficulties and terror to American soldiers.

2. Battle of Argonne Forest (World War I) - Mortality rate: 39.48%

The Argonne Battle is the last offensive of the Treaty in World War I, and is also the bloodiest battle of the war. On September 26, 1918 - the first day of the battle, in the first three hours, the Treaty used more ammunition than the American Civil War!

According to the figures, both sides suffered huge losses: Germany lost 28,000 soldiers, the United States lost 26,277 soldiers. Particularly, France lost 70,000 people in this battle.

1. Battle of Cannae (2nd Punic War) - Mortality rate: 53.42%

During the battle of Cannae, the Carthaginian army under the command of Hannibal Barca enrolled in history when defeating the Roman army with double the number of troops. This is also the first time in history, the 'flanking' strategy has been recorded.

According to the ancient scholar Polybius, out of a total of 86,400 Roman soldiers participated in the battle, only 770 survived! Meanwhile, the Carthaginians lost only 5,700 out of 50,000 soldiers and 200 on the sum of 10,000 cavalry.