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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.
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.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War occurred on August 27, 1896, between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate. It ended when the Sultan's palace was bombarded, leading to his quick surrender and making it the briefest conflict ever recorded.
The Anglo-Zanzibar War on August 27, 1896, was fought between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate. It ended quickly when the Sultan's palace was bombarded, resulting in Zanzibar's surrender after just 38 minutes, making it the shortest recorded war.