All around the world, battlefields are constantly evolving.

The fight for control and power no longer hinges on the size of a country's army,

but on their tactics, technology, financials, and logistical capabilities as well.

And believe you me, some countries have a lot more of these than others.

So, taking all this into account, it's time to find out which countries have the most formidable military forces in the world.

You're listening. You're listening.

You're listening.

You're listening.

You're listening.

You're amazed.

During the Second World War, fascists controlled Germany saw no less than a staggering 17.3 million

soldiers serve in its army, Air Force, and Navy.

But after the country suffered its crushing defeat, the winning Allied powers placed

limitations on Germany's military, which was reduced down to a paltry

100,000 soldiers.

The country was then divided into the east and west, and the west became a member of the

NATO political and military alliance.

Then under strict NATO edicts, West Germany built up a military numbering 495,000 to help fight in the Cold War.

Eventually, the East and West sections were reunified in 1990, but reunification came at a cost.

The German armed forces were limited again to a maximum of just 370,000 personnel. It's like NATO just couldn't make up its

mind. Fortunately, Germany has since adopted a strong anti-war attitude and today has a military

made up of just 182,650 active duty personnel with 30,000 reserve members. However, their military defense

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