Zanzibar

The palace at Zanzibar Town after the Anglo-Zanzibar war. Source: Public domain

29 May, 2022 - 22:58 Joanna Gillan

The Anglo-Zanzibar War: The Shortest War in History Lasted Just 38 Minutes!

The shortest war in recorded history began at 9 am on August 27, 1896. It was over in less than three-quarters of an hour, with a shocking toll of 501 killed or wounded soldiers. This is the story of...