WWII, Civil War, WWI: America's Deadliest

5 things you need to know on Memorial Day, as we honor those who have sacrificed all.

Posted Mon, May 30, 2011 at 7:53 am ET|Updated Mon, May 30, 2011 at 8:09 am ET

On this Memorial Day, here's a solemn reminder of the significance of today's events across Huntington.

America's five deadliest wars:

1. World War II, from 1941 to 1946: (405,399 casualties).

2. Civil War, from 1861 to 1865: (364,511 casualties).

3. World War I, from 1917 to 1918: (116,516 casualties).

4. Vietnam Conflict, from 1964 to 1971: (58,209 casualties).

5. Korean War, from 1950 to 1953: (36,574 casualties).

* List compiled by the Department of the Navy Library.

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