It’s easy to find the numbers. But it would be very interesting to personalize it a bit by adding some color: “what was the most dangerous assignment for an American in World War II?” I think the Army and Army Air Force had higher casualties, but that’s because of the sheer numbers of men that were sent into those services. Were you more likely, percentage-wise, to get killed or wounded in the Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, submarines?
You’ve got me thinking.
Don't know, but I would think much more Army casualties than Army Air Force as the grunts moved across Europe. Then you have Marines in some of the bloodiest and fierce fighting in the Pacific. I'm just guessing. Sure there are some WWII historians who would know. Bottom line: All the services lost good men in horrendous ways because of the totalitarian Axis.
What has always pissed me off is that we not only gave their nations back to them, but helped rebuild. We should own all 3 nations. Think about that.
Most dangerous combat assignment in WW2? Ball turret gunner on a B-17.