The Anglo-Zanzibar War, recognized as the shortest war in recorded history, occurred over the span of just 38 minutes. This rapid conflict took place on the island of Zanzibar, located off the coast of East Africa.The confrontation arose following a succession dispute after the demise of the pro-British Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini. His successor, Sultan Khalid bin Barghash, who was not favored by th...More