The shortest war in history lasted only how many minutes?

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The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 lasted between 38 and 45 minutes — the shortest in recorded history. Zanzibar surrendered after the sultan's palace was heavily shelled.

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The Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896 lasted between 38 and 45 minutes — the shortest in recorded history. Zanzibar surrendered after the sultan's palace was heavily shelled.

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