5 questions about the world’s most impactful wars answered 

Wars have been a part of human history ever since societies were established around the world. Over the course of time, the methods of fighting wars have changed drastically with the advancement of technology- from spears and arrows to today’s state-of-the-art combat artillery. Wars have brought given a push to various revolutions and social changes such as women’s suffrage, political upheavals, efforts directed towards human rights, change in policies, etc. If you are someone who is intrigued by history, this short war Q&A will add to your knowledge for sure.  

Which war had the highest number of casualties in American history? 

The Civil War was the bloodiest conflicts for the United States. In the first 100 years since the establishment of the country, around 683,000 American soldiers lost their lives. The Civil War, which lasted from April 12, 1861- April 9, 1865 accounted for 623,026 of the deaths. To put that into perspective, that is 91.2% of the total deaths during the first century of its existence! The main cause behind this war was slavery, and it was fought between the Union and the Confederacy. 

Which war was dubbed as ‘The War to End All Wars’? 

The First World War, which lasted from 1914-1918, was often referred to as ‘The War to End All Wars’. It gained this slogan to acknowledge the what humanity had come to as a result of all the pain, bloodshed and agony suffered as a result of the war. It was also referred to as the ‘Great War’ and the ‘War of the Nations.’ It was the first war in history where chemical weapons were used. 

Which nations were a part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in Europe? 

England, Ireland and Scotland were the three European countries which were involved in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, also referred to as the British Civil wars. The series of conflicts amongst the neighbour nations lasted from 1639-1651. 

Which world leader played a significant role in both the world wars? 

England’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill was instrumental in both World War I and II. During the First World War, he served as the Minister of Munitions, First Lord of Admiralty and several other positions, including one on the War Council. He was appointed as the Prime Minister England in the middle of the Second World War. 

In which year did the Chinese Civil War commence? 

The Chinese Civil War began in August 1927. It was fought between the Kuomintang-led government forces of the Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.