This was the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, where British forces bombarded Zanzibar's Sultanate palace, leading to a swift surrender. The conflict began at 9:02 AM and ended by 9:40 AM when the Sultan's flag was lowered.
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The shortest war in history lasted 38 minutes!
This was the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, where British forces bombarded Zanzibar's Sultanate palace, leading to a swift surrender. The conflict began at 9:02 AM and ended by 9:40 AM when the Sultan's flag was lowered.