What was worse the war in the Pacific or Europe?
The Pacific Theater of World War II was, as one historian put it, “hands down the war’s most hated theater in which to fight.” And as the hundreds of thousands of American men who had just enlisted were about to learn, it was going to be more brutal than anything they would see in Europe.
How was the war in the Pacific different than the war in Europe?
The war in Europe was primarily fought on land. The Pacific theater of the war was fought largely at sea and on small, far-flung islands. As a result, naval and air power became much more important. The use of battleships and aircraft carriers defined much of the combat in the Pacific.
Was the Pacific or European theater more deadly?
More than 30 million soldiers and civilians were killed in the Pacific theater during the course of the war, compared with the 15 million to 20 million killed in Europe.
Was the Pacific War worse than the Eastern Front?
This is obviously a rough draft and a lot of the points are argueable, either way it sucked, but maybe the pacific war was worse….. but eastern front was the worst. Dont forget that in Europe’s colder winters, you can hear your urine crackle as your doing the deed.
Why was the Pacific War so violent?
The fighting in the Pacific Theater was wrought with the same hatred, nationalism, and war criminality that raged across Europe. Perhaps it was for its raw barbarism that the Pacific War is often skimmed over in history class.
How many casualties were sustained in the Pacific Theater?
But the Pacific Theater of World War II was, in its own right, a stage for a number of brutal battles too. The casualties sustained in the Pacific Theater of World War II numbered around 36 million — about 50 percent of the war’s total casualties.
What countries were attacked in the Pacific during WW2?
The United States wasn’t the only country to be attacked. The Japanese also attacked the British colonies of Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and Allied forces from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia all contributed to the fighting in the Pacific Theater.