The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896, is recorded as the shortest war in history. The war began at 9:02 AM and ended at 9:40 AM, lasting a total of 38 minutes. The conflict was sparked by a dispute over who should be the ruler of Zanzibar, with the British supporting the pro-British Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini, while the opposing faction supported...More