Question

Which nation had the smallest number of troops in 1914? A. France B. Germany C. the United States D. Russia

Answer 1

It would be "France" that had the smallest number of troops in 1914, since this was a major part of the reason that Germany was able to invade France so easily. 

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) the United States.

The United States had the smallest number of troops in 1914. It was not France, by no means. Double checked in books.  

World War 1 started on June 28, 1914, after the assassination of Archduke France Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo. The Entente Alliance formed by Russia, Great Britain, and France, fought against the Central Powers formed by Germany, Austria Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

The best armies of the time were Russia, with 5,971,000 members, Germany, 4,500,000, Austria-Hungary, 3,000,000, France with 4, 017,000, and Great Britain, 950,000. The United States had the smallest number of troops with 200,000. They represented a disadvantaged compared to other strong armies, although during the war, the US mobilized many more men.