Most lethal American battles
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The following is a list of the most lethal battles fought by the military of the United States of America. This list shows the number of Americans killed during the battle.
| Battle, Siege, or Offensive | Conflict | Dates | Estimated number of Americans killed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meuse-Argonne Offensive | World War I | September 26, 1918 to November 11, 1918 | 26,277 killed |
| Battle of Okinawa | World War II | April 1, 1945 to June 21, 1945 | Over 18,900 killed |
| Battle of the Bulge | World War II | December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945 | 19,276 killed |
| Battle of Gettysburg | American Civil War | July 1, 1863 to July 3, 1863 | 7,863 killed (3,155 Union and 4,708 Confederacy) |
| Battle of Iwo Jima | World War II | February 16, 1945 to March 26, 1945 | 7,000 killed |
| Battle of Antietam | American Civil War | September 17, 1862 | 4,808 killed (2,108 Union and 2,700 Confederacy) |
| D-day (first day of Operation Overlord) | World War II | June 6, 1944 | 1,465 killed |
| Battle for Manila | World War II | February 3, 1945 to March 3, 1945 | 1,010 killed |
| Pearl Harbor Attack | World War II | December 7, 1941 | Over 2,500 killed |
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