The 10 Largest Armies in the World: Who Should We Be Afraid Of?

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No. 7: Turkey

Army Man Power: 664,060
The Turkish army can find its roots in the Ottoman Empire, though it was split up after its defeat in World War I. The army remained impartial until the ending months of World War II, joining the Allies that were on the cusp of victory. After that, the country then started a massive modernization program of its military after joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1952.

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