The Shortest War in History

[mr.yohan]

The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes!

 

[Muichiro.T]

The shortest war in history was between Britain and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. Zanzibar surrendered after 38 minutes!

Wow, that's fascinating! Just 38 minutes for a whole war? Thanks for sharing that tidbit!

 

[Rikimaru]

It's funny, but for sure it avoid massive casualties at that moment!