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The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar—it lasted 38 minutes. One side surrendered, the other barely sat down.

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The Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896 is often cited at about 38 minutes, making it the shortest recorded war by many accounts. It ended quickly due to overwhelming British naval power.

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