00:00Did you know the world's shortest war lasted only 38 minutes?
00:03On August 27, 1896, the Anglo-Zanzibar War broke out between the British Empire
00:09and the small island nation of Zanzibar off the coast of East Africa.
00:14The conflict began when the Sultan of Zanzibar refused to step down after the British demanded it.
00:20At exactly 9.02 a.m., British warships opened fire on the royal palace.
00:24The bombardment was intense, and within just 38 minutes, the palace was destroyed and the Sultan surrendered.
00:31By 9.40 a.m., the war was officially over, making it the shortest recorded war in history.
00:36So, the next time you think of long wars, remember, the shortest one ended before most people finished their morning coffee.
00:43If you enjoyed this hidden history, don't forget to like and subscribe for more fascinating facts in just 60 seconds.
Comments