History is my favorite subject. Here are some world war 2 facts:

• The first German serviceman killed in the war was killed by the Japanese (China, 1937)
• The first American serviceman killed was killed by the Russians (Finland 1940).
• 80% of Soviet males born in 1923 didn't survive World War 2.
•  40,000 men served on U-Boats during World War 2; 30,000 never returned.
•  Germany lost 40-45% of their aircraft during World War 2 to accidents  
• The US Army had more ships that the US Navy.