Military Questions

• Which countries have the biggest, most technologically advanced armies?

Overall, The United States has the most advanced army.  They have the most powerful defense weapons and are backed up by a strong economy.  The members are well trained and aggressive.  Each keep a low profile which enables them to have more successful attacks.  Russia then comes right behind the United States with the second best army.  Violence is their biggest tool as a military.  They achieve their goals easily by using this violence and refuse to back down.   Lastly, China has the third most powerful army.  Recently, the government of China has been expanding their army and improving it vastly.  A great amount of money has been spent to build aircraft carriers.  No other country at the moment contains this device which puts China’s arm at a much greater advantage.

• Which countries are nuclear powers?

The following countries are nuclear powers: China, France, Russia, The United Kingdom, and the United States.      

• Which countries are the most vulnerable militarily?

The countries that happen to be the most vulnerable militarily are India and Turkey.  For India, the politicians are not inclined to help the army.  They refuse to stand by their military and give support which puts them at a major disadvantage.  Additionally, the military in Turkey is not supported by a strong economy.  They do not have any weapons or money available.  Without powerful weapons that most the other countries have, a strong fight is not possible.

• What wars have been fought amongst the countries, directly/indirectly?

World War I--> England, Russia, and France vs. Austria, Germany, and Italy (1914-1918)
World War II--> United States vs. Japan (1939-1945)
Vietnam War--> United States vs. Vietnam (1955-1975)
War on Terrorism--> United States vs. Afghanistan and Iraq (present)
Kargil War--> India vs. Pakistan (1999)
Iraq War--> United States and United Kingdom vs. Iraq (2003-2009)
The Greek Civil War--> Greeks vs. United Kingdom and United States (1946-1949)