How many minutes did the shortest war in history last?
History hard Data from 1896
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The answer
38 minutes
The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 lasted 38 minutes. The British opened fire at 9:02 am and the palace surrendered by 9:40. It remains the shortest recorded war between sovereign states.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Guinness World Records |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 1896 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | minutes |
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