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12 of the Deadliest Wars in World History
May 1, 2023 8:36 am
Last Updated: May 4, 2023 12:55 pm
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The Second Congo War
> Years fought: 1998-2003
> Approximate deaths: 5.4 million
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Napoleonic Wars
> Years fought: 1803-1815
> Approximate deaths: 3.5 million-6 million
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The Thirty Years’ War
> Years fought: 1618-1648
> Approximate deaths: 8 million
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The Chinese Civil War
> Years fought: 1927-1950
> Approximate deaths: 8 million
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The Russian Civil War
> Years fought: 1917-1922
> Approximate deaths: 9 million
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