This is an opinion type question. The 'best army" in Europe before WW1 could be determined by looking at the performance of the army in the First World War.
Overall the German Army performed better during the war (from top to bottom). So I would say the German Army was the best before WW1.
Improved: By Hirax (Ottawa, Canada)
The Brits were the best trained bunch in Europe since they were being trained by the best of the best, Canadian Corps, Germany had man power stupidity and weapons, They never learned how to use there brain like The Canadians and/or Brits
Eisenhower was in the army in world war 2
Before World War I, the nation with the largest army was the Russian Empire. The Russian army was one of the largest and most powerful in the world at that time, with millions of soldiers and vast resources at its disposal. This military strength played a significant role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Europe leading up to the outbreak of World War I.
I think one result was that Germany had the strongest army in Europe, and the second strongest navy (only second to England)
The belief that your nation should have the strongest military/navy/army in the world.
American soldiers were referred to as dough boys in Europe during World War 1. It is thought they got this nickname because of the famous fried dumpling that was called a dough boy.
Russia has the largest army in Europe and the world (including active or inactive personnel).
Eisenhower was in the army in world war 2
Before World War I, the nation with the largest army was the Russian Empire. The Russian army was one of the largest and most powerful in the world at that time, with millions of soldiers and vast resources at its disposal. This military strength played a significant role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of Europe leading up to the outbreak of World War I.
I think one result was that Germany had the strongest army in Europe, and the second strongest navy (only second to England)
The belief that your nation should have the strongest military/navy/army in the world.
Italy
France had the largest army up until about 1815, then the United Kingdom took over.
Seven Nation Army is Sung By: The White Stripes.
Seven Nation Army was created in 2002-04.
Fight in Europe?
The answer of this question depends heavily on which nation's army you are referring to. As for the United States, the US declared war on Germany in 1917. The first forces to fight were the Navy and the Marines (so-called "Doughboys"). General John J. Pershing lead the American Expeditionary Forces (Army) into what little combat the US was involved in, in Europe.
Turkey was a player in the affairs of Europe for many years. In the 17th Century, the Turks were the only power related to Europe that had a standing army. The European nations raised armies when needed. They did not have a "regular" armed force for the most part.