The world’s shortest war lasted an incredibly brief 38 minutes
A notable historical event is the brief conflict between Britain and Zanzibar. This event occurred in the late 19th century. Britain had a prior relationship with Zanzibar, which was under British influence.
The conflict began when a claim to power was made by a would-be leader. The outcome was quickly decided, with British warships taking action against the royal palace. Further details about this event are available from historical sources.
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