World's Major Armies?
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1.China 2,250,000 \n2 USA 1,625,852 \n3 India 1,325,000 \n4 Dem Ppls Rep of Korea 1,075,000 \n5 Russia 960,000 \n6 Rep Of Korea 685,000 \n7 Pakistan 620,000 \n8 Iran 540,000 \n9 Turkey 515,000 \n10 Myanmar 490,000 \n11 Vietnam 485,000 \n12 Egypt 450,000 \n13 Syria 320,000 \n14 Thailand 315,000 \n15 Ukraine 295,000 \n16 Taiwan 290,000 \n17 Brazil 285,000 \n18 Germany 284,000 \n19 France 259,000 \n20 UK 206,000 \n21 Italy 200,000 \n22 Eritrea 200,000 \n23 Saudi Arabia 200,000 \n24 Morocco 195,000 \n25 Mexico 190,000 \n\nNote:includes active uniformed services component plus guard and reserv mobilized for current operations.
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The US is by far, number one in almost every way. Number two is where the real debate is. You could argue China because of shear numbers if nothing else. Russia still has a formidible defense, although their technology is way behind. Britain could make a good arguement for being number two, especially since their navy is top notch. Israel probably has the second best air force (and in some ways their air force may be the most technologically advanced).
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1) US Army moves forces everyday to many countries (They think they are the World Police)\n2) No
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Well, we have reason to keep an eye on all of the countries above.  I'm personally the most concerned with North Korea.  Unlike Iran and Iraq, the North Koreans BELIEVE the garbage coming from the government, and may actually fight to the death or sacrifice everything to achieve the goals of the few fruitcakes in the government.  Iran and Afghanistan are more like Iraq, if push comes to shove, they'll fold, because the people will look after themselves first.  If something were to happen with NK, our military could certainly do some serious damage to them, significantly more then they could to us, but I don't know if we could perform a "regime change" without either significant international assistance or significant increases in our numbers.  The draft could come back into play if Korea were able to detonate an atomic weapon on our soil.  Just my opinion.
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Have worked with a few differnt countries spec ops groups over the years. Would have to say that the Thai Spec Ops (these happen to be Thai marines) were tops on my list. The Malay were a close second. For anywhere in the world (desert, jungle, sea, mountain..) I would still have to go with the SEALS.
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From about 1956 till the mid 60s there were US, British, USSR and Chinese advisers there After the build up in 64 there were troops from at least, USA, Britain, Australia, North & South Korea, Thailand, Philippine, Russian,and I think Chinese, Cuban and Indian military involved.\nHope that helps\nD\nSorry to keep coming back but after I thought a bit I needed to add:New Zealand & Laotion.
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iran , china, us, saudi arabia\n\njust to name a few
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It has to be the Army. They are the first of the four branches. They have also been in the most conflicts, and are also the largest of the four. But when it comes down to it, they are all equally important and all have an impressive history behind them. I have my bias because I'm in the Army, but if you were to go by just pure stats the Army has it, but sheer numbers, years and number of campaigns participated in.\n\nI've included a website if you would like to research it a little more.
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Click on this link:http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?fr=ybr_sbc&p=world%20war%20one
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Here is a very nice world war 2 weapons site. The site is divided into sections (rifles, machine guns etc..) for every major nation involved. It even shows a picture of the weapon discussed
481972
thats bcos they dont know wats happenin around them.America aint the only super power.China and India have an army that is twice as big as america's
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China has the most number but it doesn't represent anything as the Chinese military is poorly equipped and not experienced.\n\nIndia has an army that is rival to China in numbers and are better equipped with both Russian and US Technology and is really experienced. India doesn't have a draft but military volunteers are in millions. According to the CIA India has the fittest and the one of the most well equipped army. A recent study showed that Indians are the most patriotic\n\nUSA might not have as many active members as India or China but is equipped quite good. Willing soldiers will decrease and citizens won't be willing to fight and even will be protesting a draft. USA's Active army is 1/2 of that of China or India.\n\nSo it's more like India
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Depends on how you define powerful\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_number_of_active_troops\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_size_of_armed_forces\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_military_expenditures
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I don't know whether the U.S. has the best Army in the world.  What I do know is there is no Army from any sophisticated Western nation that knows how to fight in an urban/guerrilla enviornment.
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For organized/professional military, focus on special operations groups/tactics.  The British SAS are the preeminent force from which most contemporary units use as a reference guide.  They date back to WW2.  Also, look under Marine Raiders in the Pacific, Army Rangers,Green Berets, Navy SEALS.  Other sites worth consideration are the OSS and French Underground. \n\nThese groups will also list the opposing forces as well.  Give attention to them also as they were instrumental in the creation/development of the modern day raider!
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Sadly, it looks as though most Yahoo users do not know of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps. I can only assume that those other countries might be former allies that fought along side the ANZAC troops in previous wars: the british, obviously; the french, maybe; possibly the USA?
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I think this might be what you are looking for \n\nhttp://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/CHL.aspx?p=s&a=ARTICLES;188\n\nhope it helps.