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the Russian Empire has the most recorded total casualties on the Entente side. Approximately 3.3 million whilst on the other side the Ottoman Empire lost the most. Figures given for the Ottoman Empire cite 5 million in total and as such the highest of any of the war's participants. As mentioned however, only a much smaller number of Ottoman soldiers were lost: approximately 800 thousand.

Combining the civilian and military casualties leaves two very close figures: 9.3 million sustained by the Entente and 9.2 million casualties inflicted on the Central powers. When added together, approximately 18 million in total. A further 12 million are estimated wounded on the Entente side, while the Central alliance estimates are roughly 8 million; which gives a total of approximately 20-21 million wounded. The 18 million casualties and 21 million further wounded, when added together give approximately 40 million war casualties in total, to the closest million.

With that, it can only be said that a generation was wiped out during World War 1, a war which now is remembered on the 11th November: Remembrance Day. Otherwise known as Poppy Day, the poppy tradition began in 1919 post armistice by Great Britain and the Commonwealth and also includes ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand army corps) day which recalls Gallipoli on April 25th. Now the days serve as a remembrance to the casualties of World War 1, with memorials and services held. This article is dedicated to those services.

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