World's Largest Militaries.

[Rain Man]

Just a bit of trivia for you to chew on.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6718684/

Rank Country Military personnel ACTIVE Military personnel RESERVES Defense spending (billions) 
1. China 2,250,000 500,000 $48.4 
2. United States 1,427,000 1,237,000 329.6 
3. India 1,325,000 535,000 13.1 
4. North Korea 1,082,000 4,700,000 4.7 
5. Russia 960,600 20,000,000 48.0 
6. South Korea 686,000 4,500,000 12.6 
7. Pakistan 620,000 513,000 2.5 
8. Iran 540,000 350,000 4.9 
9. Turkey 514,900 378,700 8.7 
10. Myanmar 488,000 0.0 2.8

[Bowser]

What? No Iraq?


The Chineese have nearly twice the military we do, and spend around 1/7th on it compared to us. Do they still have a horse calvary?

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Bowser

What? No Iraq?


The Chineese have nearly twice the military we do, and spend around 1/7th on it compared to us. Do they still have a horse calvary?

Ever hear of the $500 hammer?

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by Bowser

What? No Iraq?


The Chineese have nearly twice the military we do, and spend around 1/7th on it compared to us. Do they still have a horse calvary?

Wages are insanely low in China across the board, so they can probably pay 10+ soldiers for the same $$ we pay ours.

We have 12 Aircraft carrier fleets. They have zero.

We have multiple nuclear missile submarine platforms, they have zero.

We have the most advanced technology in the world. They, erm, don't.

Not that they wouldn't be a threat in a fight, but look at the casualty figures from the Korean War. Here's a snippet from a website:

"Left in its wake were four million military and civilian casualties, including 33,600 American, 16,000 UN allied, 415,000 South Korean, and 520,000 North Korean dead. There were also an estimated 900,000 Chinese casualties."

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/korea/kwar.html

[Rain Man]

I'm thinking that Iran vs. Turkey would be a pretty good matchup. I'd root for Turkey.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm thinking that Iran vs. Turkey would be a pretty good matchup. I'd root for Turkey.

I'm a fan of the good ole India vs Pakistani wars over Kashmir.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm a fan of the good ole India vs Pakistani wars over Kashmir.

If those two ever get into it, there won't BE a Kashmir.

[Logical]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm a fan of the good ole India vs Pakistani wars over Kashmir.

Never understood the animus over a mere sweater.

[nychief]

I am pretty sure the Chinese army is standing, also.

[tommykat]

China is no surprise............but then again I believe in my God and it is told years ago that China will rise up with the army. China still uses horses as well.......that is major whether people think so or not.

[Ultra Peanut]

I'm most intrigued by the inclusion of Myanmar.

[elvomito]

i remember hearing claims that if needed, china could gather a 200 million man army

[RealSNR]

I know Kim is a dickface, but for such a small country, North Korea has a damn high ranking.

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by SNR

I know Kim is a dickface, but for such a small country, North Korea has a damn high ranking.

So did Iraq a couple years ago.

[DeepSouth]

Originally Posted by elvomito

i remember hearing claims that if needed, china could gather a 200 million man army

That just mean you'd have a better chance of hitting something when you shoot.