In a rare historical event, the Anglo-Zanzibar War stands out as the briefest armed conflict ever recorded, with hostilities lasting a mere 38 minutes. This dramatic clash unfolded in Zanzibar, a key island off the coast of East Africa, involving British forces and the Sultanate of Zanzibar.The war erupted following the death of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini and the swift succession of Sultan Khalid b...More