*80% of Soviet males born in 1923 did not survive World War II.

*Germany lost 40-50% of their aircraft during World War II to accidents.

*The first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians.

*The first German serviceman killed in the war was killed by the Japanese.

*The youngest US serviceman was 12 year old Calvin Graham, USN.  He was wounded in combat and given a Dishonorable Discharge for lying about his age. (His benefits were later restored by act of Congress.)

*The only nation that Germany declared war on was the USA.

*More US servicemen died in the Air Corps than the Marine Corps.  While completing the required 30 missions, your chance of being killed was 71%!

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