In the end, the Soviet offensive failed, but heavy casualties caused the Germans to order their forces to assume a defensive stance.

Therefore, the casualties suffered by Eighth Army, amounting to nearly a quarter of the infantry force, caused Wimberley to comment "never again".

Heavy casualties caused them to temporarily withdraw.

Even the heavy armour of a knight isn't much good against a strength 10 hit and and one casualty will sometimes cause a panic test in a small unit.

Massive casualties in the Yaeyama Islands caused the Japanese military to force people to evacuate from their towns to the mountains, even though malaria was prevalent there.

This decrease was partly due to garrisoning supply centres but disease, desertions and casualties sustained in minor actions caused thousands of losses.

Crete was taken, but the high casualties caused Hitler to forbid future airborne operations.

The casualties brought by the tropical storm Ondoy have caused several families to relocate in Batangas and Laguna, thus decreasing the population especially in flood-affected areas.

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan have also caused widespread anger throughout neighboring Pakistan.

Giants Coach Jim Fassel, who has lost seven starting offensive players this season, was stoic as usual when discussing the hardship the latest casualties would cause.