Did you know? The shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes. The Anglo-Zanzibar War, fought between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar, occurred in what is today Tanzania. This brief yet momentous conflict has etched its name into the annals of history.The war erupted due to a succession dispute following the death of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini of Zanzibar. His successor, Sultan ...More