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Anglo-Zanzibar War: The shortest war in history
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- History Dispatches
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 1065
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Summary
Wars can drag on for years. Others might last only a few months, a couple of weeks, or even a handful of days. And then there was the Anglo-Zanzibar war - a conflict that lasted a record setting 38 minutes. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Zanzibar_War https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-Shortest-War-in-History/ Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Marines_in_zanzibar.jpg Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices