Homer – “Obviously the US sent more troops than any other country as they also have a much
bigger population than other NATO countries. Percentage wise of troops served would give a
much better indication.”
I completely disagree with that hypothesis Homer, bodies in bags are bodies in bags, no matter
how many troops you send. Those in the heart of the oposition firepower are most in danger of
being killed. The Us lost far more troops , that’s the point. If you want to involve percentages
of countries who have lost troops, which I think is beside the point, The US sent a initial force
of 150,000 and lost 4,500 troops. Britain sent 46,150 and lost 457 soldiers. I think it’s unhelpful
but as you raise the question, the US lost approx 3% of their troops. Britain lost approx 0.99% of
their troops.