1. Casualties of War

2. A Study in Americans Death Toll After WWI, the the public reaction.

4. To date, roughly how many soldiers have we lost in the current war in Afghanistan? Since November, 2001

5. As an American, how does this make you feel? Casualties in any amount affect the people of a country and often are the reasons for a wars end.

6. Romance v. Reality Cost of WWI 9 million soldiers 12.5 million civilians

7. Military Casualties in World War I 1914-1918

8. How do you think most people in Europe and America were feeling about the war towards the end?

10. Was it worth it? Remember the original goals Number of goals achieved v. Casualties Do the goals outweigh the costs?

11. Consider the current war in Iraq What are the goals we wish to achieve there? American DeathsDateTotalIn Combat Since war began(3/19/03)38423154 Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03)37033046 Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03)33812848 Since Handover(6/29/04)29832521 Since Election(1/31/05)24052258 American CasualtiesOfficialEstimated 2838520,000-100,000

12. Other Costs Iraqi Civilian CountEstimated between 100, 000, 600,000

13. Is it worth it?