China has the largest standing army in the world, with over 2 million active personnel.

China was the first country to use gunpowder in warfare, with records of its use dating back to the 9th century.

The United States has the most powerful navy in the world, with a fleet of over 400 ships, including 11 aircraft carriers.

The United States was the first country to develop an atomic bomb, with the Manhattan Project leading to the successful detonation of the Trinity test in 1945.

Russia has the most nuclear weapons in the world, with an estimated stockpile of over 6,000 warheads.

The Soviet Union was the first country to launch a satellite into orbit, with the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957.

The United States was the first country to land a human on the moon, with the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

Egypt has the longest history of continuous military service, with records of military organization dating back to the 4th millennium BC.

The United Kingdom has the most battle honors, with over 3,000 awarded to its military units.

The United States has the most military decorations, with over 100 different medals and ribbons awarded to its military personnel.

The United States has the most military museums, with over 100 museums dedicated to military history.

The United States has the most military cemeteries, with over 100 national cemeteries dedicated to the burial of military personnel.

The United States has the most military memorials, with over 100 national memorials dedicated to honoring military personnel.

The United States has the most military archives, with over 100 million documents and artifacts related to military history.

The United States has the most military libraries, with over 100 libraries dedicated to military history.