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?

[Rain Man]

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

[nychief]

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

[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.

[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.

[ChiefsCountry]

It don't matter we would kick all of their aces anyway. Hell, a war with Myanmar would be like the Chiefs offense vs. the Chiefs defense not a pretty site.

[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.

[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.

[Kylo Ren]

Originally Posted by 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

Where's Great Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, etc.?

Also, it looks like about 50% of our military are regulars and 50% are reserves. But, our reservists are the best in the world. Our reserves are better than just about any military in the world. You could really combine the numbers for our regulars and reserves. For example, China would have 2,750,000 and we'd have 2,664,000.