Korean War/Vietnam War Casualty Comparison* Months of combat

Korea - 37

Vietnam - 101 Battle Deaths

Korea - 33,629

Vietnam - 47,321 Other Deaths

Korea - 20,617

Vietnam - 10,700 Wounds

Korea - 103,284

Vietnam - 153,303 Total Casualties

Korea - 157,530

Vietnam - 211,324 Battle deaths per month

Korea - 909

Vietnam - 469 Other deaths per month

Korea - 557

Vietnam - 106 Wounds per month

Korea - 2,791

Vietnam - 1,518 Total per month

Korea - 4,257

Vietnam - 2,092 *These statistics are based on the 1954 Department of Defense data base and the 37 month breakdowns reflect information based on the period of hostilities between June 25, 1950 and July 26, 1953 when the Armistice was signed.