Jewish military personnel of World War II

During World War II, Jews have served in militaries of numerous nations, including on both Allied and Axis side.

Allied side

Approximately 1.5 million Jews fought in the regular Allied armies. Out of that number, approximately:

550,000 Jews served in the US Army 500,000 Jews served in the Soviet Red Army 200,000 Jews served in various Polish formations 30,000 Jews served in the British Army (including in formations like the Jewish Brigade) 10,000-15,000 Jews served in the French Army

Axis side 150,000 people of Jewish ancestry (Mischlinge) served in the Nazi Germany Wehrmacht and related forces.

See also

Jewish military history Jewish resistance in World War II

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