American Veterans
"The American Revolution"
1775-1783
George Washington Crossing the Delaware
On Dec. 26, 1776, after a year of defeats and running from the British, the successful early dawn raid
on the Hessian garrison at Trenton, NJ signaled the turning of the tide of war for the Americans.
Population at time of
American Revolution
Population
(millions) |
Enrolled
(thousands) |
Ratio |
3.5 |
200.0 |
5.7% |
Casualties
Enrolled
(thousands) |
Combat Deaths |
Other Deaths |
Wounded |
Total |
Ratio |
200.0 |
4,435 |
* |
6,188 |
10,623 |
2.4% |
KIA |
Dead |
Casualty |
Months |
KIA/Month |
2.2% |
*2.2% |
5.3% |
80 |
55 |
* Non-battle related deaths are not known.
Cost in $ Billions
1783 |
1990s |
Per Capita
($ 1990s) |
.10 |
1.2 |
$342.86 |
The Battles
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