Fact: The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 is the shortest war in recorded history, lasting only 38 minutes.
Detail: The conflict began when Sultan Khalid bin Barghash of Zanzibar refused to step down after the British demanded his abdication. In response, the British launched a naval bombardment.
Within minutes, the Sultan's forces surrendered, marking the war's end. This brief conflict highlighted the overwhelming military superiority of the British Empire at the time.
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