June 05, 2019
Seventy-five years ago this Thursday, more than 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in Northern France, beginning the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany in World War II. As allies and former enemies pay tribute to the dead and honor a dwindling band of surviving D-Day veterans this week, we are mindful of the broader panorama of suffering that the Second World War inflicted on nations across the globe. Here is a look at total military and civilian deaths, by country.
.
More For You
Most Popular
Think you know what's going on around the world? Here's your chance to prove it.
Younger millennials have seen the monthly auto loan payments jump nearly 60% since 2019, and the EV demand has cooled. What does it mean for the road ahead? Get the full analysis from Bank of America Institute and subscribe for more economic insights.
- YouTube
Ivan Krastev traces the unlikely arc of Viktor Orbán, from liberal dissident to illiberal nationalist, and explains why he's closer to Putin than Trump.
© 2025 GZERO Media. All Rights Reserved | A Eurasia Group media company.