More than anything this statistic speaks to the overwhelming military superiority of the U.S. military. The number of deaths for the U.S. military is quite sma

More than anything this statistic speaks to the overwhelming military superiority of the U.S. military. The number of deaths for the U.S. military is quite small in relation to the numbers involved and the length of time of the occupation. A very large majority of deaths have been the native populace. Such a disparity of casualties leads to a situation where war does not seem as bad as it really is by the American public. We're supposed to be aghast that suicide is a greater cause of death than the 'enemy'.