The shortest wars in history: how many they lasted and which of them is really the shortest

In 1982, a war took place between Argentina and the United Kingdom, which lasted 74 days, in 1991 - a war in the Gulf, which lasted six weeks. The Chinese-Indian War of 1962 lasted a month, but even it is not the shortest in history. In 1896, a short conflict unfolded between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar, a tiny island state off the coast of Africa. This collision, which lasted from 38 to 45 minutes, is the shortest of the fixed wars in history, writes Greekreporter. In focus.

Technology appeared its Telegram channel. Subscribe not to miss the latest and most intrusive news from the world of science! The conflict broke out due to a dispute on throne in Sultanati Zanzibar. As the British interests were put on the map, the United Kingdom supported a certain contender for the throne. However, another contender seized power without their consent. In response, the British put forward an ultimatum of a self -proclaimed Sultan, demanding his resignation.

When the term was not fulfilled, the British royal fleet quickly fired at the Sultan Palace and other strategic positions. The fight led to about 500 victims among the Sultan's troops, and only one British sailor was injured. Seeking asylum, the Sultan fled to German East Africa (now part of modern Tanzania). After that, the British quickly appointed the Sultan of their favorite, actually setting a puppet regime.

Therefore, the conflict marked the loss of Sovereignty Zanzibar and started an era of significant British influence. In addition to this clash, history witnessed several extremely short wars: earlier, Focus wrote about extraordinary decoration in the form of Alexander the Great. This find puzzled scientists who did not expect to find it in Denmark. We also talked about the place where the first emperor of Ancient Rome died. Archaeologists found his villa on the north side of Vesuvius.