The conflict lasted between 38 and 45 minutes on 27 August 1896
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The shortest war on record took place in 1896, when Zanzibar surrendered to Britain after 38 minutes ok just makin sure thx
Zanzibar, in East Africa, now part of Tanzania.
The war between Zanzibar and England, called the Anglo-Zanzibar War lasted 38 minutes on 27 August 1896.
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The Anglo-Zanzibar War was in 1896. At about 38 minutes, it's the shortest war on record. It is believed to have lasted from 9:02 to 9:40 a.m. East African Time, Aug. 27 after an ultimatum ran out at 9 a.m. and assembled British ships began shelling.
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No. The shortest war ever recorded in history was the Anglo-Zanzibar War fought between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. The whole war was fought and ended in about 40 minutes.
Anglo-Zanzibar War Fought between the British Empire and Zanzibar Fought in the Year of 1896 It only lasted 38 minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought on August 27, 1896, holds the record for the shortest war in history, lasting approximately 38 to 45 minutes. The conflict arose after the death of the pro-British Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini and the subsequent succession of Sultan Khalid bin Barghash, who opposed British influence. The British, favoring a different successor, bombarded the Sultan's palace, leading to a swift victory. The war resulted in significant casualties for Zanzibar, with an estimated 500 casualties, while the British suffered only one wounded.
from the wikipedia article on 'tanzania': 'After the leftist Zanzibar Revolution overthrowing the Sultan in neighboring Zanzibar, which had become independent in 1963, the island merged with mainland Tanganyika to form the nation of Tanzania on April 26, 1964.
The area of Zanzibar is 984 square kilometers.