best army

[solypsist]

NeonGod for teh win!

[Tribesman]

The Irish Army , it has never been defeated and really put on an impressive show in Saving Private Ryan and Braveheart .

[Redleg]

The Irish Army , it has never been defeated and really put on an impressive show in Saving Private Ryan and Braveheart .

Well your forgetting a couple Irish units

THe Irish Brigade that fought for the Mexican Army during the Mexican-American War during the 1800's. But don't forget they all deserted from the American Army.

Or how about the Irish Brigades that fought in the Civil War, probably the largest immigrant group that fought on the side of the Union. (But I can't remember for sure right now.)

[Marcellus]

When you say 'who has the best army', do you mean 'the most powerful army' (which would be America, no real debate there), or do you mean 'best army' in the sense of best trained and equipped, in which case we have a debate? Also, are we looking at regular armies only, more elite forces, or the army as a whole?

[Redleg]

When you say 'who has the best army', do you mean 'the most powerful army' (which would be America, no real debate there), or do you mean 'best army' in the sense of best trained and equipped, in which case we have a debate? Also, are we looking at regular armies only, more elite forces, or the army as a whole?

You would have to go with the Army as a whole - just based upon the question asked.

ok who as of today has the best army?

Well my extremely baised vote is of course the United States Army.

But I also would be place China a close 2nd - for many of the reasons already mentioned. What they lack in equipment and training they more then make up in numbers.

[Tribesman]

Then the Irish don't qualify since the movies were made before yesterday
But the Army has improved since the films , the revenue it created has meant that they could finally buy a couple of APCs and put an engine in one of their old Scimitars . Now all they need is for the Navy to get a film role so they can finally buy that deck gun they couldn't afford , maybe the Aircorps needs some money as well as their old Fouga Magisters are grounded .
So everyone launch a campaign in Hollywood , more films for Ireland as the defense forces could really do with the money .

[DemonArchangel]

America: Got Ca$h?

China: It's not just their numbers, some of their weapons are truly nasty.

British: For sucking up to the Americans.

Israelis: For walking the fine line between madness and genius.

[Somebody Else]

The Swiss... that army knife will stop anyone!

Honestly though, the US clearly has superiority in terms of destructive capability. The PRC may have a lot of men, but these days - manpower isn't everything. (I realise I may be biased somewhat here - considering I plan to join etc.) I do think the UK still has the best trained army - partly due to the training, and partly due to being pretty much continually involved in some kind of military action or other for gods know how long.

[Tribesman]

Well your forgetting a couple Irish units

Nope , the topic was todays army.
ok who as of today has the best army?

[Redleg]

Well your forgetting a couple Irish units

Nope , the topic was todays army.
ok who as of today has the best army?

Then the Irish don't qualify since the movies were made before yesterday.