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Off Topic Strongest militaries of Europe currently. Silent_Control has written
I think that the romanian army is better than the dutch army.
The Dutch have got some serious shit going on actually. Sadly the last few years they started dimming down the money towards defense
If anything happens and Holland gets involved, I'm off back to England. I don't trust a country which only had one tank as their defense. In fact, I'm pretty sure they just sold everything two years back.
I prefer this list:
http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing-europe.asp
It does much more than just see who has the biggest and the meanest armies. Geographical location, border length, water ways, produce and all sorts are taken into account.
UPD: 3.12.2015: As if I was serious with that statement.
edited 1×, last 03.12.15 05:24:13 pm
VADemon has written
Turkey should be at least in TOP 3 since they managed to shoot down a Russian (!) bomber.
While many good things can be said about the Turkish military, I don't think its downing of the Russian bomber would be a fair assessment of its power. Shooting down a lone bomber outside of friendly territory and away from friendly forces requires more nerve than military prowess.
France? Owned in 1941, also at 2015.
Hungary? Say hello to my little 1956.
Poland? Bitch, please.
I think strongest is Russia.
Germany takes second place.
England is 3rd.
Respect Poland, we didn't kill people when we defeat them. This is the reason why we are ridiculed. Did you hear about the Polish Hussars (They didn't lost any battle for 125 years)? They was able to fu*k up Russians but we didn't do that. We didn't use our power because we were friendly.
1. United Kingdom (Germans)
2. France (Roms)
3. Germany (Germans)
4. Italy (Roms)
5. Poland (Slavs)
6. Ukraine (Slavs)
7. Czech Republic (Slavs)
8. Switzerland (Germans)
9. Austria (Germans)
10. Netherlands (Germans)
11. Spain (Roms)
12. Denmark (Germans)
13. Belarus (Slavs)
14. Belgium (Germans)
15. Romania (Roms)
16. Portugal (Roms)
17. Hungary (Ugro-Finns)
18. Greece (Hellenes)
19. Slovakia (Slavs)
20. Croatia (Slavs)
21. Bulgaria (Slavs)
22. Serbia (Slavs)
23. Latvia (Balts)
24. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Slavs)
25. Lithuania (Balts)
26. Slovenia (Slavs)
27. Albania (Thracian-Illyrian group)
28. Estonia (Ugro-Finns)
Yes, I like to group countries in the European nations.
For starters, we're talking about the present. Which means what happened during and post second world war has nothing to do with our current discussion.
Secondly, mentioning what happened in the past by having the image of "My country is superior" will get you the image of an asshole instead.
Moreover, I think cows don't exist. It's just horses in disguise. I didn't provide any facts to back it up just like you didn't but I'm going to assume just saying this will prove that cows are in fact not real. Moo.
Finally, I'd like you to edit your post as I think many poles would find it offensive. I find it offensive, they probably too.
@ Black Wolf: I think it would be more correct to back it up since we all can say whatever we want and it would technically fit in here. It's just not adequate.
I know my country has been increasing it's Military strength but I don't really think it's all that worth it. I guess it COULD last until help from NATO arrives but other than that.
These lists cant tell much, its about people, how they fight. You didnt expect Vietan to defeat US, you didnt expect Chechnya to defeat Russia etc etc.
So now tell your own opinions.
Infinite Rain has written
I know the secret how to make your day making your Poland polished. /teeheeHow did your day make a Poland? I want my day making Polands, too!
VADemon has written
Pff. One can simply find a shot-down Russian bomber in a shop with shot-down Russian bombers.Turkey should be at least in TOP 3 since they managed to shoot down a Russian (!) bomber.
@ StirlizZ-Fapicon:
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A successful act of terrorism doesn't mean a country is owned. That was...stupid.France? Owned in 1941, also at 2015.
@ Gaios:
Rainoth has written
soFor starters, we're talking about the present.
Gaios has written
is not really topic-related.Did you hear about the Polish Hussars (They didn't lost any battle for 125 years)
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And finally, my humble opinion is that the top countries on the list should be ones that own nuclear weapon, so Russia, Great Britain and France for sure.
Edit: Or was it Europe as a part of the world and not the union?
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@ Infinite Rain: I think it's about the continent, not the union.
Also, @ Gaios: I don't think we're living in Classical Era and you should call nations as with their names instead of calling everyone Slavs.