Top 10 Largest Armies In The World
1. China
China is well known for its largest population in the world. Matching with the size of its population, it has developed its Army to make it the biggest in the entire world. Confirmed sources reveal that at present China have more than 2.5 million personnel in the armed forces.
Although the Chinese Army was established in the year 1927, it served significantly in Sino-Japanese conflict, world-war II, Korean War and Vietnam. In China, it is compulsory for all men above 18 to serve in the armed forces.But this country has more than enough people, who are willing to give voluntary service.
2. India
Next to China, India’s population stands as the second largest. According to an estimate in the year 2010, India has 1,129, 900 serving personnel and 960,000 reserve personnel in the armed forces. Literally speaking, these figures make India the largest army. Indian army is known for its peace initiatives and role in helping civilians when there is a natural disaster.
The president of India is the commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) is a General or a four star commander. He commands the Army. In India, service in the Army is not compulsory; it is voluntary, although there is conscription in the constitution that it can be compulsory during an emergency.
3. North Korea
North Korea is the most militarized nation of the world. It has the fourth largest army in the world. It has almost 11, 09,000 personnel in the armed forces. Military service up to 10 years is compulsory for all men.
Besides that, it has more than 7, 70,000 reserve personnel in its armed forces. It has 3rd biggest stockpile of chemical weapons.
4. South Korea
The South Korean armed forces are known as the Republic of Korea Army. In 2011, it had a strength of more than 5, 20,000 personnel. South Korea maintains the size of its army by conscription;
it is compulsory for men between the ages of 18-35 to complete a stint of 21 months of service in the army.South Korea is a powerful nation with full-fledged capacity to defend its territories, while it has to face a formidable neighbor like North Korea.
5. Pakistan
Pakistan army was created in the year 1947 after the partition from India. The Pakistan army is a volunteer professional fighting force. Currently, Pakistan has a strength of 7, 00,000 personnel in their armed forces.
It is headed by the Chief of the Army Staff. The Pakistan Army has actively participated in many military operations in the past. The President of Pakistan is the Commander-in-Chief and supreme commander of the Army.
6. United States of America
The United States of America is the most powerful nation in the world. It has got a defense force of more than 5, 00,000 personnel and can out beat any nation in the modern warfare with its capability of most advanced chemical, nuclear and technical programs. After its formation in the year 1775, it has come a long way in its sustained and dedicated efforts to make its defense the best in the world.
The U.S.A has played a laudable role in world peace and has been at the forefront of solving key regional disturbances by its peace initiatives. The present strength of personnel in its armed forces is more than 1 million.
7. Russia
The Russian Army is one of the most experienced ones. At present, the Russian army is known as the Ground Forces of Russian Federation. It was formed as Russia collapsed in the year 1992 and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) was formed. Previously Russian Army was mighty in every aspect and even surpassed the U.S.A in its strength.
Named as Red Army, it played a decisive role in the world wars and in many crucial battles. KGB- the powerful counterpart of CIA of United States was instrumental in operating many covert operations throughout the world.As of now, the correct figures of its Army’s strength are not available. But the newly formed CIS is still powerful and capable of thwarting any attack in its territories.
8. United Kingdom
The British Army is one of the oldest institutions that had set up the empire’s colonies in many parts of the world. Known for its bravery and sharp strategies, it even stands out today as a formidable force in combating any kind of modern warfare. It looks after the land warfare of the British armed forces.
As of now, it has employed a total of 1, 42,620 regular personnel in its various ranks in the Army. It has a brigade of Gurkhas with an estimated strength of almost four thousand soldiers. This particular brigade is known for its ferocious fighting strength in various types of land warfare.
9. Germany
Although Germany suffered successive defeats in the two world wars, it has an army which is known for its precision in attacks and strategies in warfare. In the Second World War, Germany had occupied 14 nations by its well-organized strategies and swift attacks.
Currently, its total strength of personnel in the Army is more than 2, 00,000. Due to heavy combat experiences in the World wars, Germany still retains its prowess to win any conflict in the modern warfare.
10. Israel
The entire nation of Israel is an army. It has the capability to get prepared for a nuclear attack within twenty minutes.At present different units of its army have more than 1, 25,000 active personnel and almost 6, 00,000 personnel in reserve.
The Israel ground forces are unofficially known as Mazi. It includes five ground warfare divisions for its different specific operations.
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