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Shortest War

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    The Shortest War In History Lasted Under An Hour In 1896.

    The Anglo-Zanzibar War occurred on August 27, 1896, between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It famously ended when the Sultan's palace was bombarded and surrendered after just 38 to 45 minutes of fighting.

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    The Shortest War in History Lasted Less Than an Hour

    The Anglo-Zanzibar War occurred on August 27, 1896, and lasted between 38 and 45 minutes. It was fought between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate after the Sultan refused to step down, resulting in a swift British victory.

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