An army is a significantly sizeable structured assembly of people. They are trained and armed in defense of the country they are serving. Armies, in times of war, fight on land. It is their expertise to defend the nation on land. As the increase of turmoil between countries and nations arise all over the world, increase in protection and defense becomes a priority to all governments. Territories and interests are some of the things that armies need to protect in a nation whether the disturbance may come internally or externally. The size of an army is one of the criteria in determining the power of a nation. Its size directly refers to the number of its personnel in service. Other decisive factors of one’s army may also include technology, capabilities of members, training, composition, and organization.
军队就是一个很可观的人民武装。官兵通过训练和武装来捍卫祖国。军队，在战争期间，为领土作战。保卫领土是他们的专长。因世界上各国之间的动荡越来越严重，加强保护和防御便成了每个政府的首要任务。无论出于内部矛盾还是外部纠纷，军队都有义务捍卫国土完整和国家利益。军队的大小是评估一个国家实力的标准之一。其规模指的就是参军人数。其他决定性因素可能还包括技术、士兵战斗力、训练、结构和组织。
10. Israel
10.以色列
In 1948, Israel Defence Force was organized. Service from both sexes is of persistent requirement. In fact, they are the only nation worldwide that oblige this requirement. Very few were given an exemption to serve in military. They are maintaining more than 100, 000 service force. United States remains to be one of their greatest allies. Such a support is needed for they constantly encounter conflicts with Palestine and Lebanon. The Six-Day War and the Arab-Israel War are also part of their military history.
1948年，以色列成立了国防部队。它要求无论男女都必须服兵役。事实上，以色列是世界上唯一一个执行这个标准的国家。很少有人能够从中豁免。该国的兵力超过10万人。美国一直是以国最大的盟友之一。美国对它的援助的确在解决巴勒斯坦还有黎巴嫩的纠纷上发挥了作用。六日战争和阿以战争也是以色列军事历史的一部分。
9. Germany
9.德国
Who will ever forget the rise of Hitler? He is the popular German in the histories of the world who was responsible for starting the World War II when they attacked Poland. Germany had undergone a division of state after the war. That was the birth of the West Germany Army. In 1990s, there came a reunification of the state and the Germany Army was combined once more. Today, more than 200, 000 soldiers are in active duty.
谁会忘记希特勒的崛起？这个在世界史上“受欢迎的”德国人，应该对其攻打波兰时发动的第二次世界大战负责。德国在二战结束后经历了分裂。那时起，西德军队便诞生了。90年代，东德和西德有过一次统一，军队也曾结盟过。如今，服役的士兵超过20万人。
8. Russia
8.俄罗斯
One of the most significant changes in the military history of Russia is the foundation of the Russian Ground Force in 1992. The number of their servicemen has always been in major size. Service in their army is obligatory. With a very stable size, they were known for their power to conquer. In 1991, they even outnumbered United States before the tragic drop of the Soviet Union.
俄罗斯军史上最显著的改变之一就是1992年成立了俄罗斯地面部队。其中服役人数一直都保持着庞大规模。该国强制规定要服兵役。因为相当稳定的军队规模，俄罗斯军队的征服力是出了名的。1991年，在前苏联解体前它甚至超越了美国。
7. Turkey
7.土耳其
For over 2, 000 years now, the Turkish Army has been around. They are one of the few armies during World War II that remained neutral. In 1990s, they were involved in the Turkish Independence which was the biggest dispute then. Wars were fought along its boundaries as with Greece, Russia, France, Italy, and Britain. In Turkey, military service is a must.
纵观历史2000年，土耳其军队一直都在参与战争。它是二战中少数的中立国之一。90年代，土耳其卷入了独立纠纷中，这也是当时最严重的纠纷。在其边境也与希腊、俄罗斯、法国、意大利还有英国发生过战争。对于土耳其来说，军队是必不可少的。
6. United Kingdom
6.英国
The British Army was founded in 1661. Ever since then, they have become part of battles like Revolutionary War, Napoleonic War, World War I, and World War II. They have fought in the Gulf War also. On September 11, 2001, the threat of terrorism flared up as the Global War and the British Army and the US Army worked together to fight outside attacks. Presently, they are strong with 200, 000 soldiers.
英国军队成立于1661年。从那时起，这个军队就成了每场战役的一部分，如革命战争、拿破仑战争、第一次世界大战以及第二次世界大战。当然他们也参与了海湾战争。2001年9月11日，恐怖主义的威胁就如全球大战般蔓延开来，英美两国陆军展开合作，一致对抗外部袭击。如今，20万的军队规模维持着该国的强大。
5. Pakistan
5.巴基斯坦
Pakistan’s Army was organized in 1947. With a force of more than half a million members, it became one of the largest armies in the world nowadays. United States is an ally to the Pakistan Army. Together they fight terrorism mostly brought by the Al-Qaeda and Taliban of Afghanistan. They have fought well during The Gulf War in 1990s. Afghanistan and India have been a constant threat to their peace.
巴基斯坦陆军成立于1947年。超过50万人口的兵力让该军队成为当今世上最为庞大的军队之一。美国是巴国的盟军。两国曾紧密合作，对抗多数来自基地组织和塔利班份子的恐怖袭击。也在海湾战争中有过紧密合作。阿富汗和印度仍然是该国的威胁。
4. United States
4.美国
In 1775, the United States Army was established. Primarily, it was organized to wrestle in the Revolutionary War. Being an ally to several countries worldwide, the U.S. Army was involved in almost every war that had happened in the history of the world. Its force is a combination of more than half a million soldiers in active duty, and over half a million also of National Guard and Reserve soldiers.
1775年，美军陆军成立了。首先，当时成立它是为了在革命战争中抗衡。作为世界上数个国家的盟友国，美国陆军几乎卷入了历史上所发生每场战争。它由50多万的现役士兵和50多万的国民警卫队及预备役士兵组成。
3. India
3.印度
The Indian Army primitively started way back Stone Ages. Today, they are identified as the country with the largest number of volunteers worldwide, making them acquire over 1 million of active duty soldiers. Their way to their very own independence was fought in war. Historically speaking, they have set Pakistan as their target to war for several times.
印度军队最初在石器时代就有了......如今，它被认为是世界上志愿军数最多的国家，其中现役人数超过100万。印度争取独立的方式就是战争。从历史上来讲，它曾数次将巴基斯坦定为攻打目标。
2. North Korea
2.朝鲜
In 1939, the North Korean People’s Army was founded. It has a vast fighting force of over one million members. Not to mention the great power from their reserve unit. Adding them together will produce over seven million soldiers. All are ready and prepared when called to active duty. According to their history, Vietnam War and Korean War are two of their major fights. And as of this day, contention is still present between South and North Korea.
1939年，朝鲜人民军队成立。该军队拥有超100万人口的作战规模。更不用提它们的储备力量了。算在一起就会超过700万士兵。他们都时刻准备着服役。纵观该国历史，越南战争和朝鲜战争是它的主要战役。直到现在，朝鲜和韩国之间都存在着纷争。
1. China
1.中国
The People’s Liberation Army of China has the most prevalent number of soldiers in the world. They have more than two million soldiers. Their force was organized in 1927 and had been through wars like the Sino-Japanese turmoil, Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II. All Chinese men over 18 years old are required to join their army.
中国人民解放军拥有世界上最多的士兵。其数量超过200万。军队成立于1927年，经历了中日战争、越南战争、朝鲜战争以及第二次世界大战。凡超过18岁的中国男子都可参军。
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