**Breaking News: Unveiling the Top 11 Military Guinness World Records**
In a stunning showcase of human ingenuity and resilience, the Guinness World Records has unveiled the top 11 military records that have shaped history. From the shortest war to the fastest unmanned aircraft, these astonishing feats highlight the extremes of warfare and technological advancement.
At the forefront is the infamous Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, lasting a mere 38 to 45 minutes, marking it as the shortest war ever recorded. The conflict resulted in approximately 500 casualties for the Sultanate while only one British sailor was injured, a stark reminder of the swift brutality of military engagements.
Next, we journey to 1911, where the first use of aircraft in battle occurred during the Italo-Turkish War. This pivotal moment set the stage for aerial combat, revolutionizing warfare forever. Just six years later, Commander Edward Harris Dunning made history by landing an aircraft on a moving ship, a feat that would lay the groundwork for modern naval aviation.
Tragedy struck with the USS Akron disaster in 1933, which claimed 73 lives, the worst in airship history. The record for the deadliest war belongs to the Second Sino-Japanese War, claiming nearly 25 million civilian lives and over 4 million military personnel.
The Cold War era brought forth the Triton, the first submarine to circumnavigate the globe, while the X15 rocket plane shattered speed and altitude records, reaching an astonishing 4,520 mph. The SR-71 Blackbird followed suit, becoming the fastest manned aircraft with an air-breathing engine.
The depths of the ocean unveiled the SS Rio Grande wreck, the deepest military shipwreck ever recorded, while the Global Hawk UAV achieved the farthest unmanned flight, covering over 82,000 miles in a single mission. Finally, NASA’s X43 set a record for the fastest unmanned aircraft, soaring at nearly 7,000 mph.
These records not only celebrate military achievements but also reflect the relentless pursuit of progress in the face of adversity. Stay tuned as we continue to uncover more extraordinary feats from the world of military history.