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