HC Deb 11 October 1945 vol 414 c399
52. Captain Gammans

asked the Prime Minister if he can give a reliable estimate of the total German casualties in the war, in view of the conflicting figures which have been given.

The Prime Minister

The estimated total losses of the German Armed Forces in killed, permanently wounded, and permanent medical casualties, between 1st September, 1939, and 10th May, 1945, were 7,400,000.

Captain Gammans

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what the civilian casualties are estimated to be?

The Prime Minister

Not without notice.