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The shortest war in history lasted just 38 minutes in 1896

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, widely recognized as the shortest war in recorded history, unfolded on Wednesday, August 27, 1896, in the East African island territory of Zanzibar. The conflict, which lasted between 38 and 45 minutes, involved forces of the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar, highlighting the stark imbalance of power during the colonial era. The confrontation began following the death of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini, after which his successor, Sultan Khalid bin Bargh

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The shortest war in history lasted just 38 minutes in 1896

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, widely recognized as the shortest war in recorded history, unfolded on Wednesday, August 27, 1896, in the East African island territory of Zanzibar. The conflict, which lasted between 38 and 45 minutes, involved forces of the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar, highlighting the stark imbalance of power during the colonial era. The confrontation began following the death of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini, after which his successor, Sultan Khalid bin Bargh

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The shortest war in history lasted just 38 minutes in 1896

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