World's Largest Army?
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Largest in what terms?  By almost every measure the US Army is the largest ever, except perhaps in sheer number of soldiers.
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You know the answers are making me laugh lol. Jesus man. Where these people are heading to. Dream on. Next thing is that we see Afghanistan on the best Special forces. Kazakhstan .. Venezuela hahahahahah\n\nI would go with either the SAS, based on the Iranian embassy hostage rescue, or the Israeli special forces, based on the Entebbe raid.\n\nThis is a very tough question to ask however It depends on context.. \nFor damage/ability-to-man ratio, I'd go with the SBS definitely. \nThe only problem is that they are around 350 in numbers, and as such, don't have that large a capability (though, all 350 are very rarely needed/deployed) in terms of number of active operational theaters. \nFor overall ability/whatever you want to measure it by, I'd definitely throw it to the Spetsnaz, if some of the things I've read about their training is true, they are damn good. They also are probably the largest, at 10,000+ men.
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As pointed out there are many levels on which this could be answered.\nHowever, your question suggests which country has the most might regardless of component factors.\nhere goes.\n1.USA\n2.china.\n3.israel.\n4.britain.\n5.france.\n6.north korea\n7.russia\n8.finland\n9.australia\n10japan.
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Not Iraq.\nMaybe China?
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Militarily, it is, without a doubt, the USA. Capability, force projection, unparallelled. Intelligent, motivated, skilled and well-trained volunteer servicemembers. Top notch weapons technology.\n\nAnd yes, I'm from USA. But that doesn't change the answer.
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Huge by todays standards. Several Million men plus late in the war old men and boys in home defense units. Exact figures? About 13 milion
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Yes!!!!!!\nToo many to list, so, go here; http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html\nIt tell you about almost any Country just scroll to Military section.
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How revolutionary you ask? Think about it for a second. The most powerful and most well respected army and navy in the entire world is not only defeated but defeated by farmers and other workers not soldiers. It was so un heard of and so remarkable.
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I would say yes. 504 Billion next year budgeted, that's 40% of the world's military budget. Throw in our Allies ,like Britain and NATO, and it jumps to 70% of the world's military budget. OOOh, everyone is so worried about China, they're spending 39 Billion on their military next year. Let's say that's a conservative estimate and double it, China won't spend 200 billion on their military until 2025!
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Iran has 350k active soldiers and 220k conscripts (drafted soldiers).  Most males in Iran have to serve a two year stint in the Army so they could be called up in an invasion.  They have the 8th largest army in the world.  The US Army has 485.5k active duty soldiers, and 591k in reserve.
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The US. Japan's army is small and not able to beat us.  There is a treaty with Japan that they will never wage war against us again FYI.
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The biggest country (in area) of all time? The Soviet Union.\n\nThe biggest country (in area) today? Russia.\n\nThe biggest country (in population)? China.
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Politically: Canada.\n\nA respected and trustworthy nation, Canada has many friends that they could call to aid us, or at least help sway global opinion. Large landmass also would allow us to house troops or bases if need be in the area.\n\nMilitarily: Australia\n\nWith a bigger, stronger, smarter army, and a loyal friend of America, Australia would be able to pump alot of money and troops into a world scale campaign.
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I think England has the strongest most powerful military, but France also has a nuclear weapon.\n\nGerman economy has a stronger GDP.\n\nSo there isn't a real definate answer. But if you had to tie me to one Id say Germany cause of their economy and the fact that they have allies enough where if they were attacked again by Russia they'd fight em off.
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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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Well first off we have the best equipment in the entire world bar none. Whatever that other guys was talking about German having better tanks is crap. I know for a fact that other countries have extremely trained militaries as well. I was stationed in South Korea for a year, and they were very professional and well trained. They had a strong NCO corps which is fundamental for having a  good military. They are extremly disciplined as well. The thing that makes ours the best is the fact that we have an all-volunteer military. Conscription might get you the bodies you need, but you lower your standards.\n\nMost of the 3rd-world countries are not as disciplined which can lead to fractures inside the military. They also do not train as long, and compared to our military, are significantly less advanced as ours.\n\nTo Joseph I never considered India a 3rd world country and It is the largest democracy in the world. I also make no reference to their equipment other than it is not as advanced as ours, which is a fact. I can prove it, but I do not want to go into that. I know the capabilities of the Indian army. I know also that we sell a lot of equipment to them as well. And yes they do have a larger army compared to ours, but by no measure is it as trained and equiped as ours. I'm not saying that they are in the stone age though. I know several people who haved trained with them, and they got some good training value from it. You took my words farther than they were suppose to go. In the end there is no military on the face of the earth that would win toe to toe with the US. It's just not possible. Sorry.\n\nAlso size of the military does not mean much when they cannot fight due to lack of logistical support or strong NCO corps. I'm just saying most militaries place their priorities in the officer corps, but they are not the ones who make everything go.
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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.