The Anglo-Zanzibar War, the shortest recorded war in history, lasted only 38 minutes on August 27, 1896 due to a succession dispute.
The shortest war in recorded history occurred on August 27, 1896. Known as the Anglo-Zanzibar War, the reason behind the conflict was the death of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini two days earlier. Contrary to UK wishes, Sultan Khalid bin Barghash was named as his successor rather than the more pro-British Hamud bin Muhammed. Some reports indicate that the war lasted for a total of 38 minutes.
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