The Anglo-Zanzibar War Concluded In Just 38 Minutes
Fought on August 27, 1896, between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate, the conflict erupted over the succession of the Sultan. It remains the shortest war ever recorded in history.
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War Lasted Only 38 to 45 Minutes
Fought on August 27, 1896, between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate, it is recognized as the shortest war in recorded history. The conflict arose over the succession of the Sultan, with British demands for a specific candidate.