What was the average life expectancy for soldiers during World War 2?

AnswerIt depended on the position they had. An infantry platoon commander in combat had an average of 6 weeks life expectancy. Foot soldiers went by the grace of God, but had a better chance than the infantry platoon commander in combat.

During the Vietnam War the helicopters that came in to transport soldiers were the hardest hit with mass casualties.

AnswerIn Stalingrado the average life expectancy of a Russian soldier was 24 hours.