Did you know that the shortest war in recorded human history lasted less than an hour? On August 27, 1896, the Sultanate of Zanzibar declared war on the British Empire after a sudden leadership dispute.
The British Navy surrounded the palace, and the conflict began at 9:00 AM. By 9:38 AM, the palace was heavily damaged, the Sultan’s forces fled, and the war was officially over. It lasted exactly 38 minutes, proving that some historical battles were settled before breakfast!