

Where possible, the list specifies whether or not prisoners are included in the count. Figures display numbers of all types of casualties when available ( killed, wounded, missing, and sick) but may only include number killed due to a lack of total data on the event. Many of these figures, though, are estimates, and, where possible, a range of estimates is presented. Large battle casualty counts are usually impossible to calculate precisely, but few in this list may include somewhat precise numbers. The list includes both sieges (not technically battles but usually yielding similar combat-related or civilian deaths) and civilian casualties during the battles.

The following is a list of the casualties count in battles or offensives in world history.
